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Nutrient Management Strategy Reviewer's Checklist

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 31 March 2006
Last Reviewed: 31 March 2006
The information contained in this document is derived from the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and O. Reg 267/03 as amended. Every effort has been made to make it as accurate as possible, but it is not authoritative. Please refer to www.e-laws.gov.on.ca or the official volumes printed by Publications Ontario for the authoritative text of the act.
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Nutrient Management Strategy Reviewer's Checklist

This checklist is a tool used by Nutrient Management Specialist and Engineers to review Nutrient Management Strategy applications using the NMAN software or the Nutrient Management Strategy Application form. This checklist is an aid for reviewers and should not be used as reference for the components required within a Nutrient Management Strategy. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 are met for regulated farms. Metric units of measurement are used in this checklist followed, where applicable, by imperial conversions in parentheses. In many cases, these conversions have been rounded up to the next full unit. In all cases, the NM Act, Regulation, and Protocols take precedence over this document. We reserve the right to update or amend this document.

Applicant Name: Phone:
Facility Description:


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Date of Receipt:  
Reviewer: Final Review Date:

Nutrient Management Strategy

Y (Yes) or NA (Not Applicable) must be checked on all of the following points to achieve an approval for a Nutrient Management Strategy (NMS).

A. Farm Unit Declaration

1. Documentation that shows that the NMS/P was prepared by a certified individual (certification number provided).
Reg. 100-103

Yes No NA

2. A completed Farm Unit Declaration Form has been included.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.3

Yes No NA

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B. Overview of the Operation

3. An overview of the operation for the NMS has been included giving a reason for submission, the type and size of the operation, an overview the livestock facilities, the prescribed materials being produced and/or received and cropping and management practices. The description may also provide details for any additional documentation requirements and identify whether or not NASM are used as part of this Farm Unit.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.2

Yes No NA
C. Farm Unit and Farmstead Sketches

4. A location map of the entire landbase declared in Farm Unit has been included. The map includes the land owned or controlled (rented or leased) or otherwise that forms part of the Farm Unit, as well as road names and municipal boundaries.
NM Pro. 5.2.1

Yes No NA
5. A layout of the farmstead is included with:

a) Location of nutrient generation facilities and storage(s), including

  • Permanent, temporary and proposed generating facilities.
  • Permanent, temporary and proposed storage facilities and sites.
  • Dimensions of all generating and storage facilities and sites.

Note: Any building or nutrient storage plans attached will only be reviewed to verify the nutrient storage capacity or livestock and poultry housing capacity.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.5

Yes No NA
b) The location of all known wells, tile inlets and surface water that are present within the scope of the sketch. Yes No NA
c) The distance of the identified well(s), surface water and tile drain surface inlets to the nearest permanent nutrient storage facility.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.5 		Yes No NA

d) The identified well(s) exceed the following setbacks from new or expanding permanent nutrient storage facilities:

  • 100 m (328 ft) from municipal wells;
  • 15 m (50 ft) from drilled wells with > 6 m (20 ft) watertight casing that are at least 15m (50 ft) deep;
  • 30 m (98 ft) from any other well, if that facility is designed to store only agricultural source materials; or,
  • 90 m (295 ft) from any other well, if the facility is designed to store non-agricultural source materials.
Reg. 63(1) 		Yes No NA
e) The identified tile inlets and surface water demonstrate a minimum flow path of 50m from the nearest new or expanding nutrient storage facility;
Reg. 63(3) 		Yes No NA
f) run-off management systems (e.g. vegetated flow paths, vegetated filter strips Yes No NA

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D. Ag-source Material Production and Nutrient Storage Size

6. a) Nutrient storage calculations on new and expanding buildings were based on the OMAFRA housing capacity guidelines. If not, adequate information is provided to verify the housing capacity used.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.6

 Yes No NA

b) Nutrient storage calculations on existing buildings were based on the OMAFRA housing capacity guidelines. If not, a statement about the declared usage is included.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.6

Yes No NA
c) Ag-source material production calculations on all buildings were based on the OMAFRA housing capacity. If not, a statement about the declared usage is included.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.6 		Yes No NA
7. Documentation supporting animal weights is attached when the average animal weight is less than the default value in MSTOR or Table 3.1 of the NM protocol.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.6
 Yes No NA

8. For incoming prescribed material transfers, proper documentation is included. Proper documentation may include one or more of the following:

  • Broker Agreement
  • Nutrient Transfer Agreement
  • Incoming Transfer Summary in NMAN
  • Table 4.2 in the Nutrient Management Strategy Application form
NM Pro. 5.2.1.4 		Yes No NA
9. The nutrient storage meets the following criteria:

a) A minimum of 240 days of storage for all ag-source materials being produced and/or imported onto the farm; or
Reg. 69(1) 69.1 (1)

Yes No NA
b) fewer than 240 days and documented by:
i. broker agreements with a frequency appropriate to the ag-source material volume production in the NMS;
Reg. 69(5) 69.1 (5)
Yes No NA
ii. transfer agreements with a frequency appropriate to the ag-source material volume production in the NMS;
Reg. 69(2) 69.1 (2) 		Yes No NA
iii. period of use (i.e. ag-source material generation period);
Reg. 69(6) 69.1 (6) 		Yes No NA
iv. demonstrating the availability of land for ag-source material application (e.g. Storage Capacity Graph in NMAN or an equivalent calculations). This is not applicable for new or expanding liquid nutrient storages.
Reg. 69(3) 69.1 (3) 		Yes No NA
10. The liquid nutrient storage has a minimum freeboard of 30 cm. (1 ft). The only exception is a freeboard of 15 cm (0.5 ft) for a permanently covered non-slatted floor storage.
NM Pro 5.3.43.9 		     
11. The annual ag-source material production volume calculated using MSTOR or other methods, corresponds to the volume entered in NMAN or Table 4.1 of the Nutrient Management Strategy Application Form. Yes No NA

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E. Nutrient Storage Design and Siting

12. For operations that are less than 300 NU and using a new earthen based permanent nutrient storage, documentation is provided showing that 0.5 m of C or D type soil exists between the floor of the pad and an aquifer or bedrock.
Reg. 80(c)

Yes No NA
13. For new or expanding permanent nutrient storages requiring a professional engineer's design, the signed Engineer Commitment Certificate is included. (except new or expanding storages that meet Section 62)
NM Pro Part 12 		Yes No NA
14. If a runoff management system is specified, the additional criteria outlined in the Runoff Management Appendix of this checklist are satisfied. Yes No NA
15. When temporary storage is specified, the additional criteria outlined in the Temporary Storage Appendix of this checklist are satisfied. Yes No NA
16. Documentation showing that new or expanding permanent earthen nutrient storage facilities are not located within existing the regulated flood lines established by the Municipality or Conservation Authority, or a permit issued under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act has been included.
Reg. 63(4) 		Yes No NA
F. Nutrient Analysis of Prescribed Material

17. The following criteria for nutrient analysis were met:

a) if a nutrient analysis is used, the nutrient content of the tested ag-source material is within 30% of the data bank results for the predicted dry matter range from MSTOR or Table 3.1 of the NM Protocol, or documentation is included justifying the increased or decreased percentage in nutrients;
NM Pro. 5.2.1.7

Yes No NA
b) if the data bank nutrient content was used, the proper DM range was used.
  • +/-2% for liquid ag-source material, and +/- 10% for solid ag-source material from the projected DM content from MSTOR
  • Range selected Table 3.1 based on projected DM calculated
Yes No NA
18. Where feed additives change the projected nutrient content of the ag-source material, adequate information is attached to verify the use and effect of these feed additives.
NM Pro. 5.2.1.7 		Yes No NA
19. Where non-agricultural source materials are a part of the NMS, documentation shows that sampling and analysis of materials has occurred according to s.94 & 95 of the Regulation.
Reg. 94, 95 		Yes No NA
20. Where non-agricultural source materials are a part of the NMS, a copy of the site certificate approval has been included. Yes No NA

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G. Destination of Prescribed Material

21. For outgoing prescribed material transfers, proper documentation is included. Proper documentation may include one or more of the following:

  • Broker Agreement
  • Nutrient Transfer Agreement
  • Outgoing Transfer Summary in NMAN
  • Table 4.2 in the Nutrient Management Strategy Application form
NM Pro. 5.2.1.4 		Yes No NA
22. Where nutrient loading on the farm unit is a concern, documentation has been provided to demonstrate that the prescribed material generated will not cause an adverse effect.
Reg. 28(4) 		Yes No NA
23. Where nutrient loading on the transferred location is a concern, documentation has been provided to demonstrate that the prescribed material generated will not cause an adverse effect.
Reg. 28(4) 		Yes No NA
H. Contingency Plan

24. The applicant has verified in Section 9 of the Nutrient Management Strategy Application form or Appendix J of the NMAN printout that they have a complete contingency plan.
Reg 24(b.1)

Yes No NA
I. Sign Off Form

25. A completed Nutrient Management Strategy or Plan Sign Off Form has been included.
NM Pro. 5.2.4.11

Yes No NA

Please specify the facility that requires runoff management:

_____ A permanent solid nutrient storage facility

_____ A farm animal yard lined with concrete or other paving material of equal or lesser permeability

_____ A permanent outdoor confinement area

_____ A facility that is not prescribed in section 81

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Runoff Management Appendix

1. The above facility has specified one or more of the following runoff management systems:

a) a roof over the facility;
Reg. 81 (4.1)

Yes No NA
b) a vegetated filter strip or an equivalent system, both of which are designed by a qualified professional and capable of minimizing the effect of runoff surface water
(Note: Vegetated filter strip will require a Certificate of Approval (C of A) from the Ministry of Environment)
Reg. 81 (4.2)
 Yes No NA
c) runoff collection and storage area sufficient to contain runoff for the period outlined in section 69, or
Reg. 81 (4.3) 		Yes No NA
d) a permanently vegetated area (please points 2 through 5 in this appendix)
Reg. 81 (4.4) 		Yes No NA

2. A permanently vegetated area must:a) be located on a minimum 0.5 m (20 inches) of soil;
Reg. 81 (5a)

Yes No NA
b) not be located within 3 m (10 ft) of field tile
Reg.81 (5ai)
 Yes No NA
c) not be located within 100 m (328 ft) of a municipal well, 15 m (50 ft) of drilled well, or 30 m (99 ft) from any other well.
Reg. 81 (5ai & iii)
 Yes No NA
d) not be located within 90 m (296 ft) of any other well, if permanent storage facility is used for non-agricultural source material.
Reg. 81(5aii)
 Yes No NA

3. If a permanently vegetated area is to be used for a permanent solid storage. The following parameters have been met:

a) storage floor area is less than 300 m2 (3229 ft2);
Reg. 81 (6a)

 Yes No NA
b) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path length that measures at least 150 m (492 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the storage facility is for manure with 30% D.M
Reg.81 (5ci)
 Yes No NA
c) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path length that measures at least 50 m (164 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the storage facility is for manure with 50% D.M
Reg. 81 (5cii)
 Yes No NA

4. If a permanently vegetated area is to be used for a farm animal yard lined with concrete or other paving material. The following parameters have been met:

a) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path length that measures at least 150 m (492 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the storage facility is for manure with >=30% D.M
Reg. 81 (5ci)

 Yes No NA
b) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path length that measures at least 50 m (164 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the storage facility is for manure with >= 50% D.M
Reg. 81 (5cii)
 Yes No NA

5. If a permanently vegetated area is to be used for a permanent outdoor confinement area. The following parameters have been met:

a) the number animals kept in the area generate less than 150 NU annually
Reg. 81 (6b)

 Yes No NA
b) the area channeled through a single flow path is less than 2000 sq.m (21, 530 sq.ft)
Reg. 81 (6c)
 Yes No NA
c) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path that measures at least 100 m (328 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the confinement area is less than 500 sq.m (5383 sq.ft)
Reg. 81 (5di)
 Yes No NA
d) the permanently vegetated area has a flow path that measures at least 150 m (492 ft) from surface water and tile inlets, if the confinement is 500 sq.m (5383 sq.ft) or more.
Reg. 81 (5dii)
 Yes No NA

6. For facilities that are not prescribed by section 81 must provide documentation of a runoff management system that is capable of preventing, collecting, treating or containing the runoff.

 Yes No NA

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Temporary Storage Appendix

1. Documentation states that no tile drains are in the area of the temporary storage, or the contingency plan includes management options for potential contaminated liquid in the tile.
Reg. 84.4

 Yes No NA

2. The calculations in the Temporary Storage Table (s.85) meets or exceeds the proposed days of temporary storage in the NMS.
Reg. 85

 Yes No NA
3. Each temporary storage site meets the following parameters:
a) at least 0.3 m (1 ft) of soil to bedrock;
Reg. 83 (1.1)		 Yes No NA
b) at least 0.9 m (3 ft) above water table;
Reg. 83 (1.2)		 Yes No NA
c) not on an AA soil series; and
Ref. - Reg. 83 (1.3)		 Yes No NA
d) not in a 1 in 100 year flood zone or within regulated flood lines established by the Municipality or Conservation Authority.
Reg. 83 (1.4)		 Yes No NA
e) Site slope shall not exceed 3%;
Reg. 83 (1.5)		 Yes No NA
f) Flow path of 50 m (164 ft) to nearest surface water or tile drain surface inlets;
Reg. 83 (1.6) 		Yes No NA
g) Distance > 45 m (148 ft) to drilled well (> 6 m (20 ft) watertight casing) or > 100 m (328 ft) from municipal or > 90 m (296 ft) from any other well;
Reg. 83 (2a, b, and c)		 Yes No NA
h) 125 m (410 ft) from a single residence;
Reg. 83 (2e)		 Yes No NA
i) 250 m (820 ft) from a residential area;
Reg. 83 (2d)		 Yes No NA

Form # CHK-00!S March 2006 (replaces Form #CHK-002)

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