Update on the Regulatory Review of the Agricultural Waste Control Regulation

Greetings,

The assoc. is still on hiatus (with Director's meeting,) however we have received notice about the title of the blog.  Sounds quite involved however, we were told that anyone interested could reply to the Provincial Ministry before Aug. 31st, 2015.

Here is the general overview from the government http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/waste-management/industrial-waste/agriculture

Then the specific pdf document http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/waste-management/industrial-waste/industrial-waste/agriculture/awcr-review-2nd-policy-paper_july-2-2015.pdf 
N.B. it is 12 pages long.

All interested people should read and submit a response for ministry consideration (before the due date above.)
"The overarching goal for the revised regulation is:  Manure, agricultural wastes, agricultural products and byproducts, wood waste, mortalities, and other materials produced and used on an agricultural operation are managed in a manner that protects the environment and human health."

and will comply with other legislation
"Requirements will be harmonized with existing related regulations, including the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR), the newly enacted Water Sustainability Act, the Farm Practices Protection Act (FPPA), the Public Health Act, the Forest & Range Practices Act, the Range Act, and the Land Act – and their respective regulations."

Submissions can be sent (electronically) to env.ag.reg.reviews@gov.bc.ca
Posted Mail submissions P.O. Box 28159 Westshore RPO, Victoria, BC  V9B 6K8.

Thanks for your time,