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5.4.7. Mandatory requirements to carry out the nonpoint source management programs;
5.4.8. Mandated fencing of streams and riparian areas;
5.4.9. EPA's efforts to revoke the administrative exemption for
silviculture from the NPDES permitting process;
5.4.10. Mandatory financial assurance (bonding) for nutrient
management facilities associated with AFOs or CAFOs;
5.4.11. Designating water flow from farm fields or drainage tile as
point sources of pollution under the CWA;
5.4.12. The current CAFOs requirement to maintain a daily water
inspection log;
5.4.13. CWA permits for the lawful use of pesticides;
5.4.14. EPA requiring NPDES permits on forest roads for timber
harvesting; and
5.4.15. Federal regulation or control of runoff water into non-
navigable streams.
6. Gulf of Mexico Program
6.1. We support the right of states to develop a volunteer plan of action to address the agricultural nonpoint source portion of the EPA's Gulf of Mexico program. We believe the program's goals and objectives can best be administered at the local level through soil and water conservation organizations and farm groups.
6.2. Any policies made regarding the Gulf of Mexico hypoxia area must be backed by sound scientific research and give proper consideration to impacts on agriculture production.
7. Perchlorate
7.1. Landowners, producers or their lenders shall not be held liable for
the cost of perchlorate cleanups caused by actions over which the producer, landowner or lender had no management oversight or control of decision-making.
7.2. We support:
7.2.1. Funding for research into the health risks and strategies for
mitigating risks associated with perchlorate in water and food;
and
7.2.2. Using the best available science and appropriate risk
assessment for the establishment of health goals or regulatory
standards.
7.3. We oppose any legislation or administrative decision that releases
the federal government (i.e. the Department of Defense) and their contractors and subcontractors from liability associated with pollution of their land, crops or products by perchlorate.
8. Lake Erie Basin
8.1. We support the formation of a multi-state task force to study the
sources, causes and solutions for harmful algae blooms. 