This bill addresses the application of swine waste in Kansas, introducing stricter regulations to protect the environment and public health. It prohibits the use of certain application methods unless low-pressure drop nozzles are employed at an average height of three feet or less. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of contour buffer strips for land with slopes of 3% or greater and sets specific setback requirements from property lines, roads, habitable structures, and parks. The bill also requires swine facilities to prevent nuisance conditions and to develop a nutrient utilization plan that must be approved by the Secretary of Health and Environment.

The bill amends K.S.A. 65-1,182, detailing the requirements for swine facilities with a capacity of 1,000 or more animal units. It outlines the necessary components of the nutrient utilization plan, including site maps, crop rotations, soil tests, and nutrient budgets. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining these plans and mandates that any amendments be approved by the Secretary. Furthermore, it repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 65-1,182, thereby consolidating and updating the regulations surrounding swine waste management in the state.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1