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Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP)
CNMP Background
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP’s) are conservation plans that
are unique to animal feeding operations. These plans document the practices and
management activities adopted by the land owner or operator to address the
natural resource concerns related to soil erosion, water quality, utilization of
manure and waste water, and disposal of organic by-products.
The development of a CNMP begins with a comprehensive resource inventory of the
current site conditions. Management options and structural alternatives are
developed to address the resource concerns identified during the planning
process.
National Criteria: The NRCS National Planning Procedures Handbook (NPPH), Part
600.5, and Part 600.6—Exhibit 15, define the minimum criteria for developing a
CNMP.
Texas CNMP Development Criteria: Individuals who approve and/or develop CNMP’s
must be certified through the Texas NRCS, according to
TX GM 180 Part 409, or
through the TechReg Website.
Resources for Developing a CNMP
The following documents require
Adobe Acrobat,
Microsoft Word, or
Microsoft Excel.
Texas Resources
| Link |
Description |
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CNMP Template
(DOC; 577 KB) |
A recommended format for plan development and organization of the
information that the CNMP
should contain. This template describes the
type of information to include in the CNMP, and can be
modified as
necessary to address specific situations. |
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Texas Bulletin TX 180-08-02 |
Provides guidance on document CNMP elements on a CAFO with a
Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
in Texas.
Exhibit 1: Example Table of Contents |
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590-633 Planning Spreadsheet
(XLS; 6 MB) |
This Excel spreadsheet is a planning tool that can be used to assist
in developing the nutrient
management/waste utilization plan. The
procedures for using this tool are located in the spreadsheet
under
“instructions”. |
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TX GM 180 Part 409 |
Texas conservation planning policy, including specific requirements
for CNMP development. |
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TX GM 190 Part 402 |
Texas NRCS nutrient management policy. This policy must be adhered
to in the development of
the land application of nutrients in the CNMP. |
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Texas eFOTG |
Electronic Field Office Technical Guide for Texas is available on
the website. This contains all of the Texas NRCS Conservation Practice
Standards in Section IV. |
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TSSWCB CNMP Technical Criteria & Program Guidance for Dairies in the
North Bosque Watershed (PDF; 228 KB) |
This document contains criteria and guidance for the development of
a CNMP based on watershed specific criteria for the North Bosque
Watershed. |
National NRCS Resources
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Description |
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NPPH, Part 600.5
(PDF; 99 KB) |
National policy and procedures for development of a CNMP.
Part 600.5, and Part 600.6—Exhibit 15 |
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Animal Feeding Operations Webpage |
Provides overview of NRCS objectives for animal feeding
operations, background on NRCS and EPA collaborative efforts,
Livestock and Poultry Environmental Stewardship resource links, and
other resources.
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National Nutrient & Pest Management Webpage |
Provides resources for nutrient management and pest management
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Other Resources
| Link |
Description |
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TAMMI Website |
Texas Animal Manure Management Issues (TAMMI) Website is an
electronic informational clearinghouse, developed and designed
with a mission to provide agricultural waste management
education and information on demand. The website is continuously
updated with research based, unbiased information and
educational materials including new publications, federal and
state rules and policies affecting livestock and poultry
operations, and research on animal waste management and related
air and water quality issues. |
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Texas Nutrient Management Website |
This site provides information and
training resources to become a certified nutrient management
specialist in Texas. |
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CNMP Watch Website |
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Nebraska CNMP Website |
Contains useful information and overviews of CNMP materials
and training on the new ASABE Manure Production Standard.
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Feed Management
DRAFT Feed Management Practice Standard, Code 592. (TX 2006) This is a draft standard that NRCS is considering adopting to the TX Field Office Technical Guide. Please submit comments to
Lori Ziehr, 254-742-9885.
Contact Information
Lori Ziehr,
Conservation Agronomist
Phone: 254-742-9885
Catherine Nash,
Environmental Engineer
Phone: 254-742-9915
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