An act relating to administration and enforcement of agricultural water quality requirements in the State

H 146 transfers responsibility for enforcing agricultural water quality rules from Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of Natural Resources. It directly affects farms and large livestock operations (CAFOs), requiring them to prevent manure, fertilizers, and other agricultural wastes from polluting waterways. The bill establishes new definitions for "agricultural waste" and "discharge," ensuring regulations align with federal Clean Water Act requirements. This change shifts oversight to the Natural Resources Agency while maintaining existing water quality standards for farms.