NC H867

Creates a new permitting program for dry litter poultry operations with 82,000 or more confined birds, requiring individual or general permits for animal waste management systems effective January 1, 2026

Prohibits construction of any animal waste management system components within the 100-year floodplain and adds cost-share funding eligibility for closing systems located in floodplains

Directs the Environmental Review Commission to study the environmental and public health impacts of dry litter poultry waste, including facility locations, waste disposal methods, water contamination, and potential regulatory solutions, with a report due to the 2026 legislative session

Requires owners/operators of dry litter poultry facilities with 30,000+ birds to annually submit waste management plans in digital format to the Department of Environmental Quality, with $25,000 appropriated for technical assistance

Increases transparency by allowing public disclosure of farm operation location, size, and ownership information, removing certain confidentiality protections for these basic details