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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 15.20.13.02" title_num="15" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="13" heading="Incorporation by Reference.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The performance and technical standards provided in this chapter pertaining to the land application and storage of food processing residuals are found in the Maryland Nutrient Management Manual, which is incorporated by reference in COMAR 15.20.07.02.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person utilizing food processing residuals in conjunction with an agricultural operation shall follow the performance and technical standards set forth in the following chapters of the Maryland Nutrient Management Manual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For utilization pertaining to the land application of food processing residuals, Section I (“Nutrient Recommendations”), Subsection D (“Nutrient Application Requirements”):</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Chapter I: General Guidelines;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Chapter II: Definitions;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chapter III: Setbacks for Nutrient Application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Chapter V: Temporary Field Stockpiling (Staging) for Stackable Organic Nutrient Sources Materials (Equal to or less than 75% Moisture Content); and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Chapter VI: Food Processing Residuals; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For utilization pertaining to the storage of food processing residuals, Section III (“Animal Manure and Waste Management”), Subsection G (USDA-NRCS Field Office Technical Guide — Maryland/D.C. Area - Waste Storage Facility — 313):</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Chapter I: Conservation Practice Standard — Waste Storage Facility — Code 313 (2024);</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Chapter II: Operation &amp; Maintenance Plan — Waste Storage Facility (313) (2021);</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chapter III: Maryland Conservation Practice Construction Specification — Waste Storage Facility (2021); and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Chapter IV: Statement of Work — Waste Storage Facility (313) — Maryland (2024).</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>