Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Composting Facility 

Soil Erosion Effect RationaleSoil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 0Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance 

C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 0 Compaction 0 Subsidence 0 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals 0Excess Water Excess Water - Seeps 0 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 0 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 0 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 0Water Quality Degradation Pesticides in Surface Water 0

A structure or device to contain and facilitate the controlled aerobic decomposition of manure or other organic material by microorganisms into a biologically stable organic material that is suitable for use as a soil amendment.

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 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 2 Nutrients in Groundwater 2 Salts in Surface Water 0 Salts in Groundwater 0 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 2

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 2 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 0 Elevated Water Temperature 0 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transport 0 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transport 0Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 1 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 1 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 1 Objectionable Odors 3Degraded Plant Condition Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 0 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 1 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat Inadequate Habitat - Food 0

Not ApplicableNot ApplicableFacility will properly treat manure or other agricultural by-products into a stable material. Th

susceptible to losses from runoff or leaching.The action will properly treat manure and organic waste that was once mishandled. Degree oinstallation.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableFacility will properly treat manure solids and organic waste reducing pathogens.

Composting kills pathogens.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableProper composting can reduce ammonia and PM emissions.Proper composting can reduce emissions of VOCs by converting them to CO2.Proper composting will increase CO2 emissions, but decrease the potential for methane and 

Proper composting can reduce emissions of odorous compounds.Not ApplicableNot ApplicableHeat in the composting process normally destroys weed seeds.Not Applicable
 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0Livestock Production Limitation Inadequate Feed and Forage 0 Inadequate Shelter 0 Inadequate Water 0Inefficient Energy Use Equipment and Facilities 1 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 2

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No E

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Sligh4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Sligh3 Moderate Improvement -3 Mod2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Mod1 Slight Improvement -5 Subs

Not Applicable By-products from this practice can be used in lieu of fossil fuelsReduce volume/weight for material transport. Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNot ApplicableNot Applicable