Preparing for a Regulatory Inspection准备监管检查.pptVIP

Preparing for a Regulatory Inspection Melony Wilson University of Georgia Bio Ag Eng and Animal Dairy Science Farm Inspections in GA Historically have been complaint driven New CAFO Rule: all NPDES farms will be inspected by a regulatory agency Inspections of smaller farms will be situational and may be the result of a complaint or pollution reports in the area. Farm Inspections in GA Goal of the state government for inspections to be fair and consistent. EPD has memorandum of understanding with GDA to conduct inspections on AFO/CAFOs Inspectors comfortable and familiar in an agricultural setting They understand operational realities of a livestock operation Inspectors are well trained in the on-farm issues they are assessing Farm Inspections in GA Defined GDA protocol and inspection form () Efforts are made to place a courtesy call and appointment Visits resulting from pollution threats or reported spills may not follow this routine Once on site, inspectors are to follow the form described above Farm Inspections in GA GDA may suggest that a farmer seek assistance in correcting problems or addressing management issues with an independent non-regulatory agency: Extension NRCS SWCC Consultants Inspections Preparation Make sure all relevant paperwork is in order and available: Permit NMP Records Other Farmer and Planner should be able to explain any components of the NMP Inspections Preparation Consider a self or independent non-regulatory inspection Use GDA inspection form Inspection form is also a useful tool to help determine what records should be kept on operation Inspections Preparation Management and employee responsibilities Everyone should be aware of environmental issues and on-farm rules Good to have a point person to manage environmental issues A farm’s environmental “team” may include: owner/certified operator, managers, and non-employee representative, such as the certified planner. Inspection Day Farmers rights: Farm work cannot be stopped at the sp