N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:90-2.19 - Developing facilities for livestock water

(a) Facilities for livestock water which protect vegetative cover or make practicable the use of the land for vegetative cover so as to prevent soil erosion and to prevent or reduce the pollution of water, air, or land may be applied to installations that provide water at locations which will bring about better distribution of grazing, proper rotation of grazing, or better grassland management.

(b) The following types of practices are approved for developing facilities for livestock water:

1. Construct or deepen wells.

2. Develop springs or seeps, including fencing of the area, if needed, to protect the development from pollution by livestock.

3. Install pipelines, storage facilities, cisterns, and artificial watersheds.

4. Installations to permit the continuance, expansion, or initiation of a livestock grazing operation.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to developing facilities for livestock water:

1. Wells must be provided with pumping equipment (except for artesian wells) and adequate storage facilities; no cost-sharing is authorized for pipe installed in the well (other than casing), pumps, pumping equipment, or for dry wells.

2. No cost-sharing is authorized under this practice for any installation which:

i. Is primarily for recreation, wildlife, dry lot feeding, corrals, or barns;

ii. Makes it possible to graze crop residues, field borders, or temporary or supplemental pasture crops;

iii. Is for land on which the cover will be used for hay or silage or will be field chopped and hauled to headquarters for feeding;

iv. Primarily provides water for headquarters. (Incidental use of water at headquarters is permitted if it does not lessen the effectiveness of the installation in serving its conservation purpose.) Costs may be shared to install a structure at or near headquarters only if that is the most practical location and the structure will effectively accomplish its conservation purpose at such location.

3. Consideration should be given to the needs of wildlife and enhancing the appearance of the area, when installing watering facilities.

(d) The practice shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation or establishment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.19