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This report outlines key updates from the CNMP Specialist meeting hosted by the NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee on July 17, 2008. Topics covered include the CAFO program status, planner certification, and training initiatives aimed at enhancing conservation efforts. Significant developments include the current status of CAFO permits, upcoming training sessions, and updates on plan development funding under the EFARM program. CNMP specialists are focused on ongoing reviews, training, and coordination with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and effective nutrient management.
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CNMP Specialist Update – • SWCC Meeting – July 17, 2008 • Bob Brower, CNMP Specialist, NYS SWCC • 518-483-7690 • bobbrower@wildblue.net • Greg Albrecht, CNMP Specialist, NYS SWCC • 607-330-1242 • galbrecht@twcny.rr.com • NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets – Soil & Water Conservation Committee • www.nys-soilandwater.org
Roadmap CNMP Specialists Update • CAFO Program Update • Education and Support • Planner Certification and Quality Assurance • EFARM
CAFO Update Current CAFO Status • 144 Larges and 453 mediums • 5 mediums terminated in last month • Overdue Appendix D’s – due next week • 1 large • 33 mediums • 12 CNMPs overdue – all Mediums
CAFO Update DEC Permit • Renewal in 2009 • Anticipated Timeline • CAFO Workgroup on August 13th • ENB on December 10th • Avoid lapse of coverage • 30 day public comment period Providing Comment on the Technical Components on Lg/Med Program
TSP Training with NRCS Barnyard Walks Two scheduled for July – Montgomery and Wyoming Currently 20 people registered Facilitator and Consistency Cropware / Nutrient Management 1 held, 2 more planned Field walk for Runoff and leaching On hold Education & Support
Education & Support • PE Training – • Tour in Cayuga – New Technology – • SLDM, Digester, Cover • CCA Training • Conservation Skills Workshop • Tier III – Progressive Planning • Groundwater Protection Guidelines
Certified AEM Planner Status • 45 Certified Planners – 2 net gain • 3 new – • Bill Gallinger, Cold Springs Agronomics • Bradley Schwab – ACS • Lenny Prezorski - NRCS • I retiree – • Art Hansen, WNYCMA • 31 active on CAFO • 37 active in some form of conservation planning
3-Plan Reviews and Quality Assurance Reviews 3-Plan Reviews • 7 individuals submitted plans for certification • 2 more achieved certification, the rest continue Quality Assurance Reviews • 13 planners currently in the QA reviews • 9 recertified • 2 to go • 9 certified via 3-Plan Reviews in last 2 years
EFARM Update • 5-2-08 – Deficiency Budget Payment - $1 Million for Plan Development & Annual Updates – 05,06,07 • Paid out $550,000 to date • ~$315,000 in system now • ~$225,000 left to spend • ~112 Annual Updates
EFARM Update • 517 Plan Development Apps – 474 Paid • 85 % of total • 337 2005 Annual Updates – 327 Paid • 56 % of total • 301 2006 Annual Updates – 293 Paid • 48 % of total • 139 2007 Annual Updates – • 23% of total
Future Plans for Specialists • Continue our pace of reviews, trainings, and support activities. • More hands-on training sessions to support classroom trainings. • Coordinate reviews with NRCS for consistency. • Work with planners, producers, and partner agencies to further clarify regulatory requirements.