General Information

• No Potential to Discharge Information/Application
• Large CAFO General Permit (November 18, 2005)
• MDEQ CNMP Guidance (December 2, 2005)
• Completion of NPDES Permit Applications for CAFOs (Revised March 2008)
• How to Apply for an NPDES Permit and Downloadable Application Forms
• Existing Storage Structure Evaluation (December 2, 2005)
• CAFO Declaratory Ruling (June 15, 2005)
• CAFO Declaratory Ruling Fact Sheet (updated July 26, 2005)
• CAFO Questions and Answers (updated December 2, 2005)
• CAFO Rules
• CAFO Technical Standards
• CAFO Waste Storage Facility Guide
• Instructions for Determining Precipitation Forecasts
• Final Determination and Notice Regarding Surface Water Discharges from New Large CAFOs

CAFO Guidance Documents

• Guidance #1: Depth Gauge, 2-2008
• Guidance #2: Manifesting, 3-2008

CAFO Certified Operator

• CAFO Certified Operator Information
• CAFO Certified Operator Renewal Form
• CAFO Certified Operator Exam Dates

Complying as a CAFO, Part II Guidebook

• Complying as a CAFO, Part II Guidebook

Forms

• Record Keeping Forms for MIG019000
• Daily Land Applicaiton Record for MIG019000
• Manifest for Large CAFO Waste
• Annual Certification
• Annual Report
• Discharge Reporting Form

Bustorf Dairy Denial Documents

• DEQ Press Release
• Briefing Memo
• Responsiveness Summary
• Denial

Helpful Links

• EPA CAFO website
• Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program
• MSU Animal Agriculture Information

If you have an questions or concerns, please contact:

Mr. Mike Bitondo
517-335-3303
bitondom@michigan.gov