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IN HB1494
Bill
Status
2/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Wolkins
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AI Summary
HB 1494 Summary
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Replaces prior approval requirement with permit system for confined feeding operations (CFOs with 300+ cattle, 600+ swine/sheep, 30,000+ fowl, or 500+ horses).
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Requires permit amendments for replacement manure storage facilities with no capacity increase, changes increasing manure volume by 10% or more, or decreasing storage size by 10% or more.
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Requires new permits for new manure storage facilities increasing capacity beyond approved levels or expanding storage capacity by 10% or more.
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Mandates facility change notifications to IDEM for CFO changes not requiring permits or amendments, with additional manure storage required when changes reduce required storage days.
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Effective July 1, 2017; modifies disclosure statements and notice requirements for permit applications and ownership transfers.
Legislative Description
Regulation of confined feeding operations. Amends the law on confined feeding operations (CFOs, which include any confined feeding of at least 300 cattle, 600 swine or sheep, 30,000 fowl, or 500 horses). Repeals the statute requiring a person to obtain the "prior approval" of the department of environmental management (IDEM) before constructing or operating a CFO. Provides instead that a person must obtain a permit from IDEM before constructing or operating a CFO. Requires a permit amendment before: (1) construction of a replacement manure storage facility that would not increase the CFO's manure storage capacity; (2) a change that would
Last Action
Senator Glick removed as second sponsor
3/13/2017