1. (1) The State Department of Agriculture may issue a nutrient application permit.

2. (2) As applicable, the permit must concern, but need not only concern:

   1. (a) The rate of nutrient application.
   2. (b) The source of the nutrients.
   3. (c) The placement of the nutrients.
   4. (d) The timing of nutrient application.
   5. (e) The volume of wastewater applied to the surface of the lands per time period.
3. (3) Except as authorized under an NPDES or WPCF permit, a person may apply manure, litter, wastewater or processed waste from a confined animal feeding operation on lands in a ground water quality management area declared under ORS 468B.180 only if the person holds a permit under this section.
4. (4) A person that holds a permit under this section shall provide the confined animal feeding operation from which the person receives manure, litter, wastewater or processed waste with a copy of the permit.

5. (5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section, including rules that establish:

   1. (a) Recordkeeping requirements for a person that holds a permit under this section.
   2. (b) Criteria for inspections to ensure compliance with this section.
   3. (c) Fees for permits under this section.
6. (6) As used in this section, “NPDES” and “WPCF” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 561.255.

[2023 c.465 §5; 2025 c.605 §28]