Changes in the implementation of plans due to unforeseen circumstances shall be certified by a nutrient management specialist as meeting applicable requirements of this subchapter and submitted to the district within 30 days of imple mentation. The amendments called for under this section will not require the review and approval of the Commission or a delegated conservation district, but shall temporarily become part of the plan until normal operations are resumed. Unforeseen circumstances include the following:

1. (1) Outbreak of contagious disease. Manure management shall be consistent with the procedures in § 83.381 (relating to manure management in emergency situations).
2. (2) Failures or malfunctions of equipment or storage that require a change in manure handling procedures.

3. (3) Other unforeseen circumstances that cause a significant change in the management of nutrients on the agricultural operation, such as:

   1. (i) Unforeseen weather conditions which significantly impact plan implementation or crop failure due to adverse weather conditions.
   2. (ii) Unanticipated loss of rented land that would create a reduction of greater than 20% in the nitrogen necessary for expected crop yields.

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 83.204 (relating to applicability of requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 83.261 (relating to general).