SB529
To Amend The Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application And Poultry Litter Utilization Act; And To Require Certain Records Be Provided To The Arkansas Natural Resource Commission.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Sine Die adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 529 amends the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act to increase transparency regarding the movement of poultry litter. The bill mandates that any poultry producer, integrator, or coordinating entity involved in the transfer of poultry litter originating from a nutrient surplus area must submit annual records to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. These records must specify the quantities of litter transferred and their final destinations. The Commission is then required to compile this data into an annual public report. The report must summarize the quantities of poultry litter transferred by county and for the state, as well as identify the final destinations for litter transported outside of nutrient surplus areas.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the general public and environmental stakeholders, who will gain access to more detailed and transparent data regarding the transport and application of poultry litter. By centralizing this information, regulatory agencies and policy researchers may also benefit from improved oversight and better tracking of nutrient distribution across the state.
Who Might Suffer?
Poultry producers, integrators, and other entities involved in the logistics of poultry litter management will be negatively impacted by the bill due to the increased administrative burden of record-keeping and annual reporting. These entities may incur additional compliance costs or experience increased regulatory scrutiny regarding the movement of their materials.
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