Solid Waste Rules Part 361 Update creates a registration requirement for custom manure applicators who work on CAFO farms in New York State

On June 7, 2023, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation adopted a revised version of the Part 360 Series (including Parts 360-369) Solid Waste rules (6 CRR NY PART 360. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS). These rules will be effective July 22, 2023.

Part 361 – 2.3(c) of this document has new rules for certain custom manure applicators. Those manure applicators will have 180 days from the effective date of July 22nd (or by January 18, 2024) to register with the Department of Environmental Conservation and be compliant with these new rules.

New Rules Effective July 22, 2023

Below are some selected excerpts of the revised rules that apply to commercial (custom) manure applicators who work on CAFO farms in New York State along with examples of how it might apply directly to you and your business.

Read full text of revised rules from DEC*