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MDA resubmits phosphorus tool

Jul. 15, 2013 – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has recently proposed changes to the Maryland Phosphorus Management Tool order to request emergency status for the regulations, to ensure that they will be in place for the fall planting season.

If the Committee grants its approval, the PMT will go into effect immediately for six months. To become a permanent regulation, the regulation must be promulgated following the State required administrative procedures, which includes publication in the Maryland Register and a 30-day public comment period. READ MORE