Nutrient Management Funding
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Nutrient Management
Funding
2013 PA Interagency Nutrient Management
Annual Conference
Act 38 Proposed Budget –
FY2013-14
Revenues
Proposed Governors Budget = $2,714,000
Penalties, fees, reimbursements = $30,000
Executive Spending Authorization = $2,844,000
Act-38 Proposed Budget –
FY2013-14
Expenditures
Conservation District Funding =
$2,014,000
◦ DEP provides additional funds for Chapter 91 activities
Personnel (SCC) =
Operational (SCC) =
PSU Educational and Technical Support
◦ NM, OM, Haulers/Brokers program =
$296,200
Research =
$50,000
$442,000
$33,000
DEP – Chapter 91 funding
CBRAP
= $632,000/year
(Chesapeake Bay Regulatory & Accountability Program)
Supports delegated Chapter 91 activities:
◦ Outreach and education
◦ Training to farmers and consultants in Manure
Management Plan development
◦ Planning and implementation assistance to farmers
◦ Complaint response and referral
REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
Proposed allocation of $10,000,000
Tax credits for Nutrient Management and Manure
Management planning activities @ 75% of cost.
Application periods:
◦ August 1, 2013 – completed projects
◦ August 29, 2013 – proposed & completed projects.
Applications available from the SCC or online @
www.pda.state.pa.us/REAP
NRCS Funding for Nutrient
Management
EQIP Funding for Plan Development
◦ CNMP Plan Development, for livestock operations
◦ Nutrient Mgt Plan Development, for operations without livestock
EQIP Funding for Practice Implementation
◦ Nutrient Management 590
◦ Manure Handling and Storage Practices
Waste Storage Facility 313, Heavy Use Area Protection 561, etc
Conservation Stewardship Program CSP is also a source of
funding for advanced nutrient management practices
Oct 18 2013 is projected due date to apply for 2014 first signup
consideration.