Understanding Nutrient Management Plans
Learning Modules for Permit Writers and Inspectors
Discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) may contain pollutants that negatively impact water quality. CAFOs that discharge are required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. All NPDES-permitted CAFOs must implement a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), and non-permitted Large CAFOs must implement nutrient management planning.
This series of six modules introduces nutrient management planning concepts for environmental permitting and compliance staff involved in the regulation of CAFOs. The information provided can also help nutrient management planners or CAFO operators understand the expectations for NMPs developed to meet regulatory requirements.