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fl~f fiachmt'rrt- /o L~ ~ What the Neuse NSW rules require • Point sources: The nitrogen limit for individual dischargers or the dischargers have the option to join a coalition of dischargers to allow implementation of point source controls in amore cost-effective manner throughout the basin. • Urban Stormwater: The affected local governments are required to develop and implement a local Stormwater management program to address nitrogen, • Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas: Riparian (streamside) areas (50 foot buffer) must be protected and maintained on both sides of streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries. • Agriculture: The agricultural rule provides each farmer with the options of become part of a collective local strategy for implementing best management practices on their land, or implementing standard best management practices as specified in a rule. • Nutrient Management: This rule affects landowners, leasees, and commercial applicators who apply nutrients to 50 acres or more of residential, agricultural, commercial, recreational or industrial land. Each person has the options of successfully completing nutrient management training or of developing nutrient management plans for the lands where they apply fertilizer.