Section 1312. Land application of food processing residuals.
(a) Requirement.--The use of food processing residuals in the course of normal farming operations shall be managed under a land application system.
(b) Required components.--A land application system shall include all of the following:
(1) Identification of site-specific best management practices that will be implemented for the use of food processing residuals in the course of normal farming operations, including storage, processing and land application.
(2) Identification of site-specific best management practices that may need to be implemented to manage odors from the use of food processing residuals in the course of normal farming operations.
(3) Records of the food processing residuals received from a commercial food processing residuals hauler or a commercial food processing residuals broker for use in the course of normal farming operations.
(4) A description of each type of food processing residuals intended to be stored, processed or land-applied, and the total annual volume planned for use.
(5) A description of each method of land application for the use of food processing residuals in the course of normal farming operations.
(6) A statement that the agricultural operator completing the land application system understands that, if a normal farming operation generates or utilizes manure that is commingled with or applied to the same area as food processing residuals, the agricultural operator must also comply with requirements specified in other statutes and regulations relating to management of manure.
(c) Review.--The land application system shall be available for review at the request of the commission to determine if the land application system meets the requirements of this subarticle.
(1312 added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)
Compiler's Note: See section 37(1) of Act 21 of 2026 in the appendix to this act for special provisions relating to effective date.