HCR77 • 2025

RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Lambert
Last action: 2025-06-26
Official status: Passed House 6/26/25
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on future actions or recognition for farmers beyond acknowledging the work done by the program and commission.

Recognizing Delaware’s Nutrient Management Efforts

This resolution acknowledges the work done by the Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission in protecting water quality.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes the Delaware Nutrient Management Program, which was established in 1999.
It praises the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission for its efforts to improve and protect water quality.
The program works with farmers to manage nutrients and protect water resources.

Who It Names or Affects

The resolution affects the Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission.

Terms To Know

Nutrient Management Plan: A plan that helps farmers use nutrients like fertilizers correctly to protect water quality.
CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations): Large farms where animals are raised in a confined space, which must follow strict rules about managing waste and protecting the environment.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not change any laws or regulations.
It is unclear what specific actions will be taken to support the program after recognition.

Bill History

2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in House
2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly
Passed in House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.
This concurrent resolution recognizes Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission, and the efforts they have made toward their mission to help improve and protect the quality of Delaware's ground and surface waters.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Lambert & Sen. Poore

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 77

RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Program was established in 1999 and is directed by a diverse commission of appointed individuals and public servants that represent a variety of industries including agriculture, environmental, landscaping; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission upholds their mission which aims to manage those activities involving the generation and application of nutrients in order to help improve and protect the quality of Delaware’s ground and surface waters, sustain and promote a profitable agricultural community, and to help meet or exceed federally mandated water quality standards, in the interest of the overall public welfare; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission strives to be educational in nature first, rather than punitive; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission exercises their regulatory discretion and professional judgment to administer appropriate fines through a structured hearing process to remedy repetitive or excessive noncompliance; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Program oversees Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in conjunction with Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) through delegated authority by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and

WHEREAS, Delaware farms that qualify as CAFOs must comply with EPA’s rigorous federal regulation in addition to the state Nutrient Management Program’s code; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Program requires all farmers that meet minimum thresholds to gain and maintain certification and follow a certified Nutrient Management Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Program actively partners with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to provide educational resources, monitor continuing education, and elevate the standard of employing Best Management Practices; and

WHEREAS, the Delaware Nutrient Management Program maintains a high standard of 86% compliance amongst all regulated farms through routine inspection, complaint resolution, and ensuring the completion of corrective actions.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 153

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Delaware General Assembly that the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and Program have done great work toward their mission and are encouraged to continue to do so.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission, and the efforts they have made toward their mission to help improve and protect the quality of Delaware's ground and surface waters.