University of Missouri - Comments on EPA CAFO Rule

The University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program has cooperated with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) to develop comments that were submitted to the EPA about the proposed rule changes. This page provides links to the proposed rules and our comments. Comments on the 2008 Proposed Rule Changes Missouri Comments on 2008 Proposed Rule Changes (PDF File) Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Federal Register)

Comments on the 2006 Proposed Rule Changes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed revisions to the rules governing concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 30, 2006. Comments on this rule change can be submitted to EPA by August 14, 2006. Proposed Revisions to CAFO NPDES Rule (EPA)

Joint Comments (MU, MDNR, MDA) on the 2006 Proposed Rule
Cover Letter (PDF File) What is a Nutrient Management Plan? (PDF File) Agricultural Storm Water Exemption (PDF File) Who Needs a Permit? (PDF File) What Are the Benefits and Liabilities of Getting a Permit? (PDF File) Is the Zero Discharge Design Process Feasible? (PDF File) When Does an Existing Operation Become a New Source? (PDF File) What Relationship and Implications Exist for Integrating the NMP with the NSPS? (PDF File) Deadline for implementation (PDF File) Should changes in application area constitute a significant change to an NMP? (PDF File) What are the costs of implementing the new regulation? (PDF File)

	For more information, contact: Rex Ricketts, Coordinator, Commercial Agriculture Program, 573-882-4553 or other members of the Commercial Agriculture Program Manure Management Team