Fact Sheet #31: EQIP Financial and Technical Assistance Available to CAFO Owners/Operators
On December 16, 2002, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its revised National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule ...
Fact Sheet #30: Financial and Technical Assistance Available to CAFO Owners/Operators
On December 16, 2002, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its revised National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG ...
Fact Sheet #26: What Records Must I Maintain for Land Application?
Land application records perform the following two important functions in implementing the regulations associated with Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs): (1) They are criti ...
Fact Sheet #25: Making Decisions about Application Rates
The new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) requires CAFO operators to develop and implement a Nutrient Management P ...
Fact Sheet #24: Technology Options to Comply with Land Application Rules
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations require all large CAFO operators to ensure proper application of manure, litter and o ...
Fact Sheet #23: Transfer of Manure or Wastewater Off Farm
Owners of animal feeding operations (AFOs) defined as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) per ...
Fact Sheet #22: Land Application Setback and Buffer Requirements for NPDES Permitted Large CAFOs
Large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) owners/-operators are required to implement setbacks, buffers, or an alternative conservation practice on all fields to which manure i ...
Fact Sheet #21: What is the Agricultural Storm Water Exemption?
Animal feeding operations (AFOs) can be defined as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit ...
Fact Sheet #20: What is Required in a Nutrient Management Plan?
As a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Final Rule, all CAFO owners are required to apply for a National Pollutant Dis ...
Fact Sheet #15: Liqiud Level Markers for Uncovered Manure Storages and Lagoons
A central purpose of the 2003 U.S. EPA confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule is to minimize the potential for discharge from confined animal production areas (see Figure 1). Whi ...
Fact Sheet #14: Pasture-Based Operations: Could Part of my Operation be an AFO?
A pasture-based operation is generally not required to obtain an NPDES permit. However, if the operation includes a confinement area, this part of the operation may be considered an Ani ...
Fact Sheet #13C: CAFO Requirements for Veal Operations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new rules defining and clarifying the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations. They also notified states tha ...
Fact Sheet #13B: CAFO Requirements for Large Swine Operations
In December 2002, EPA released new rules defining and clarifying the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations. They also notified states that these rules need to be impl ...
Fact Sheet #13A: CAFO Requirements for the Poultry Production Area
In December 2002, EPA released new rules to define and clarify environmental regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The rules contain a new framework for determ ...
Fact Sheet #12: CAFO Requirements for the Beef Production Area
In December 2002, EPA released new rules defining and clarifying environmental regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The rules contain a new framework for dete ...
Fact Sheet #11: CAFO Requirements for Dairy Bardyards
In December 2002, EPA released new rules revising and clarifying the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) regulations. They also notified states that these rules need to be impl ...
Fact Sheet #10: CAFO Requirements for the Production Area
In December 2002, EPA released new rules defining and clarifying environmental regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The rules contain a new framework for dete ...
Fact Sheet #07: Alternative Treatment Systems
The February 13, 2003 Federal Register revised the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) “Part 412–Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Point Source Category,” which descri ...
Fact Sheet #06: What CAFO Reports Must I Submit?
If your operation is a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO), you must apply for a permit, keep certain records, and submit information to your permitting authority. Refer to CAFO Fa ...
Fact Sheet #05: What if my Operation is an AFO but not a CAFO?
Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) are agricultural operations where animals are housed, fed, and cared for in barns or other confined space. Nationwide, it is estimated there are over 45 ...
Fact Sheet #04: How do I Apply for an NPDES Permit?
If you own and/or operate an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation(CAFO), a newly defined CAFO, or are planning to build a CAFO, you must apply for coverage under apermit. (See ...
Fact Sheet #03: How Soon Must I Apply for an NPDES Permit?
Over the next five years, all concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) will need to apply for a permit and implement the required facility design and management practices for both ...
Fact Sheet #02: Do I Need a NPDES Permit for my Livestock or Poultry Operation
New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that took effect April 14, 2003 indicate that animal feeding operations (AFOs) can be defined as concentrated animal feeding operati ...
Fact Sheet #01: A Brief History and Background of the EPA CAFO Rule
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules affecting animal feeding operations (AFOs) have evolved from the 1972 Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Section 502 of the CWA specificall ...