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 Oneonta, Town
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 101. Watershed Protection Overlay District

  § 101-8. Animal waste, fertilizer and pesticide.  

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  • A. 
    The storage and stockpiling of manure and other animal waste for use in agricultural operations, agricultural use of fertilizers and land application of manure, and pesticide (including herbicide) storage and use shall comply, to the maximum extent possible, with the practices detailed in the most current versions of "Controlling Agricultural Nonpoint Source Water Pollution in New York State - A Guide to the Selection of Best Management Practices to Protect Water Quality," published by the Bureau of Technical Services and Research, Division of Water, or "Agricultural Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State." Assistance in applying these standards is available from the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District.
    B. 
    Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides shall not be applied in a manner or at a rate which contributes to or causes a contravention of the water quality standards set forth in 6 NYCRR 700 to 705.
    C. 
    Pesticide storage and use (including herbicides) are subject to the approval of, and shall comply with the regulations of, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
    D. 
    Disposal of pesticide, including herbicides, is prohibited unless authorized by a permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
    E. 
    Disposal of water used for pesticide makeup water or for washing of pesticide equipment is prohibited unless authorized by a permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
    F. 
    Use of streams as sources of water for the washing of equipment used in conjunction with pesticide or herbicide application is prohibited.
    G. 
    Lawn chemicals (pesticides and herbicides) shall not be applied within 25 linear feet of any watercourse, or within a wellhead buffer area.
    H. 
    Individuals responsible for oversight of the land uses on private lands are encouraged to consult with the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District for selection, implementation, and funding of best management practices.