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ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONSEffective April 1, 1999, the Department promulgated ADEM Administrative Code Chapter 335-6-7, that defines the requirements Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) must meet to protect water quality. This chapter establishes an AFO compliance assistance and assurance program and a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) NPDES registration by rule program. Under the rules, all CAFOs are required to register with ADEM, and all AFO/CAFOs are required to implement and maintain effective best management practices (BMPs) for animal waste production, storage, treatment, transport, and proper disposal or land application that meet or exceed USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) technical standards and guidelines. CAFO Registration Postings:
Contact Information Listed BelowRelated LinksFor Record-Keeping Forms, Helpful Fact Sheets and Information related to upcoming AFO/CAFO operator/owner training and educational opportunities please contact:
For information related to the Certified Animal Waste Vendor (CAWV) program, animal mortality issues, and animal disease issues please contact:
For information related to potential public health issues please contact:
For information related to assistance with AFO/CAFO Notice of Registration (NOR) submission and cost-share opportunities please contact:
For information on agricultural research and technology please contact:
For information on AFO/CAFO technical assistance, technical standards and guidelines, and cost share opportunities, please contact:
AFO/CAFO GuidanceExplanation of National Weather Service (NWS) FORECAST and FARMERS MAP For Land Application
FARMERS MAP - http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/data/FARMERS_MAP/farmers_map.php Land application of animal wastes and other nutrients is required to be conducted in a manner that meets or exceeds Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) technical standards and guidelines, and complies fully with applicable ADEM requirements. The weather FORECAST and the FARMERS MAP prepared by the National Weather Service (NWS) at ADEM’s request is intended to assist farmers with implementation of applicable regulatory requirements. Contact InformationADEM Telephone Number : (334) 394-4311 |
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