Delaware Code Title 3. Agriculture § 2249. Nutrient Management Funding

Funds appropriated to the Nutrient Transport Program, in the annual operating budget act are intended to support projects that transport poultry and animal waste, including litter, for alternative use projects and for transporting the poultry and animal waste to cropland showing a need for these nutrients as indicated by a nutrient management plan.  It is intended that a portion of these funds will be use to remove the nutrients from Delaware and for farm to farm relocation within Delaware.  Reimbursement of transportation shall not exceed $20 per ton of poultry or nonpoultry waste.  The program shall be developed and implemented by the Delaware Department of Agriculture according to the guidelines established by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission as provided for under § 2220(a)(4) of this title.  Any appropriation to the Nutrient Management Contingency shall be used for the sole purpose of nutrient relocation and/or nutrient management planning pursuant to these guidelines.