Recent developments in new Agricultural regulations impacting local farmers will be discussed at a meeting on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Texas AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Corpus Christi (10345, HWY 44) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Topics of discussion will include the EPA On-Farm Oil/Fuel Storage Regulation or also referred to as the SPCC rule. As a result of this new regulation, certain facilities are required to develop plans that describe oil storage containers, emergency contacts, response personnel, and provide adequate countermeasures to a discharge of oil. A representative from EPA will be available to review the regulation along with George Caldwell, Associate Director of Commodity and Regulatory Activities for Texas Farm Bureau.
The requirements for tax exempt numbers for the purchase of certain items used in the production of agricultural and timber products become law in 2012. Procedures to obtain the tax exempt number will be discussed by Dr. Larry Falconer, Extension Economist.
This meeting is being sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Nueces and San Patricio County Farm Bureau. For more details please call 361-767-5223.
Individuals with disabilities, who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 361-767-5223 at least eight days before all programs for assistance. Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.
