Pre-Public Notice Draft CAFO General Permit

• Draft CAFO General Permit - clean version (October 28, 2009)
• Draft CAFO General Permit - merge & compare to August 20 version (October 28, 2009)
• Draft CAFO General Permit - merge & compare to current (2005) permit (October 28, 2009)
• Draft CAFO General Permit - Briefing Memo (September 1, 2009)
• CAFO One Page Application for Continued Coverage under the Current Permit
• Cover Letter for the CAFO One Page Application

General Information

• EPA Revised CAFO Rule: Frequently Asked Questions
• 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
• 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
• ECOS Final Report Coverletter
• ECOS Final Report

CAFO Guidance Documents

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

Existing Storage Structure Evaluation Guidance

1. Synthetic Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
2. Natural Clay Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
3. Compacted Earth Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
4. Concrete Lined Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
5. Synthetic-Concrete Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
6. Reinforced Concrete Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
7. Steel Storage Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009
8. Solid-Dry Stack Structure Evaluation Guidance 10-2009

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 Application Record for MIG019000
• Manifest for Large CAFO Waste
• Annual Certification
• Annual Report
• Discharge Reporting Form

Permitted/Pending CAFO Facilities

• List of Permitted/Pending CAFO Facilities

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for permitted CAFOs on the list are available upon request. CNMPs will be supplied on CD as digital PDF files. Request may be submitted to:

Ms. Nichole Churches
517-241-1313
churchesn@michigan.gov

Please be advised that not all facilities have submitted CNMPs and that existing CNMPs may be amended/modified in the future. The list of permitted/pending CAFO facilities is updated periodically. The revision date can be found on the tab located at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

Bustorf Dairy and Waldron Dairy Issued Permits and Related Documents

• DEQ Press Release
• Bustorf Dairy NPDES Permit
• Bustorf Dairy Responsiveness Summary
• Waldron Dairy NPDES Permit
• Waldron Dairy Responsiveness Summary

Helpful Links

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

If you have an questions or concerns relating to the CAFO program, please contact:

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