Section 1321. Commercial food processing residuals hauler and broker certification program.
(a) Duties of department.--
(1) The department shall establish, in consultation with the commission and the board, a commercial food processing residuals hauler and broker certification program for the purpose of certifying persons to store, transfer, transport or land-apply food processing residuals.
(2) The department shall, by regulation, establish terms, conditions and fees for certification as the department deems appropriate.
(3) The department shall develop, in consultation with the commission and the board, training, educational requirements, testing and other criteria as the department deems necessary for certification. The training shall address the following topics:
(i) Laws, regulations and orders regarding food processing residuals use, storage, transfer, transport and land application.
(ii) Best management practices with respect to food processing residuals storage, hauling and land application, transport safety procedures, calibration of application rates for various types of application equipment, setbacks from water sources and property lines, food processing residuals runoff concerns and incorporation techniques.
(iii) Recordkeeping obligations by commercial food processing residuals haulers or commercial food processing residuals brokers necessary to comply with this article.
(b) Training program approval.--The department may approve training and education programs developed by educational institutions or entities within this Commonwealth that satisfy the requirements of this section.
(1321 added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)