Action:
Amend the Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations
Action 6922
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Nutrient Management Training and Certification Regulations (4VAC50-85) establish the minimum qualifications for individuals who prepare nutrient management plans, as well as the minimum components and content of such plans. Nutrient management plans address nutrient applications to both urban landscapes and agricultural operations; these plans improve and protect water quality by using best management practices, such as timing, rate, and placement of fertilizer, manure, and biosolids for both urban and agricultural purposes.
The Board is undertaking this regulatory action in response to comments received during a periodic review and to further support Department initiatives. Specifically, the Board authorized this regulatory action to consider concerns related to: (i) the need to more quickly and proactively update the Standards and Criteria and other reference material included in the Documents Incorporated by Reference section of the regulations; (ii) the use of outdated or unnecessary definitions; (iii) incorporating the use of precision agriculture practices and plans; (iv) updating the fees required for training and certification; (v) increasing the flexibility in reporting mechanisms for certified nutrient management planners; and (vi) clarifying recommendations versus requirements throughout the regulations.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8535] |
| Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed |
6/24/2025
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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11013
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NOIRA
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/15/2025). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Lisa McGee
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Policy and Planning Director
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Address:
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600 East Main Street, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-4378
FAX: (804)786-6141
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
