"Sediment." Soils or other erodible materials transported by
water as a product of erosion.
"Small farm." An agricultural operation that is not large
enough to meet the definition of CAFO as set forth in 25 Pa.
Code ยง 92a.2 (relating to definitions).
"TMDL." Total maximum daily load.
"Verification plan." As follows:
(1) A plan that details the method that a qualified
bidder will use to produce verified nutrient or sediment
reductions, including mass balance calculation.
(2) In the case of an aggregator, a plan as specified
under paragraph (1) that describes the process that the
aggregator will use to certify verified nutrient or sediment
reductions from approved contracting parties under section
4(b)(4), including the aggregator's contract farmers,
cooperative members or other similar entities.
"Verified nutrient and sediment reductions." Nutrient or
sediment reductions measured in pounds created by an action,
activity or technology pursuant to a verification plan and
approved by the department.
Section 3. Watershed Innovation and Improvement Fund.
(a) Establishment.--The Watershed Innovation and Improvement
Fund is established in the State Treasury.
(b) Source of funding.--The fund shall consist of
appropriations made to the fund and interest earned on money in
the fund.
(c) Appropriation.--The sum of $20,000,000 is hereby
appropriated from the General Fund to the fund for the purposes
specified under subsection (d).
(d) Use of fund.--The following apply:
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