NPDES Permitting Update
Informational Meetings on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

OVERVIEW:

Recent federal changes in the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) program resulted in new requirements that will affect many livestock producers in Illinois. These rules were revised for several reasons:

* The livestock industry has undergone dramatic changes since the original rules were written in the 1970s.

* There was a need to address continued discharges and runoff of manure from all sectors of the livestock industry.

* The new CAFO rules update regulations to reflect structural changes, such as consolidation, in the livestock industry.

* The rules will help correct improper management practices.

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

At these informational meetings, IEPA staff will address topics that include:

* What is required undewr the new CAFO rules

* Who must apply for a CAFO permit

* The definition of a large CAFO

* The definition of a medium CAFO

* Where CAFO owners and operators can obtain application forms

* Who to contact for assistance

LOCATIONS:

Informational meetings will be held from 7-9 PM in communities throughout Illinois.

Mt. Vernon- Wednesday, Maarch 26, 2003
Econolodge
120 N. 44th St. (618) 242-6370
From: Located at the N.E. corner intersection of Interstate 57 & 64 at IL
Hwy 15 & Ex95 in front of Phillip 66,Gas Station,next to Thrifty Inn.

Jacksonville- Tuesday, April 1, 2003
City Council Chambers
Municipal Building
200 W. Douglas Ave. (217) 479-4613

Champaign- Thursday, April 3, 2003
Parkland College
Agricultural Technology Center W115
2400 W Bradley St. (217) 351-2213
http://www.parkland.cc.il.us/maps.html

Galesburg- Tuesday, April 8, 2003
Knox College
Sceintific and Math Center A110
340 S. West St. 309-341-7000
http://www.knox.edu/visitknox.xml
http://www.knox.edu/sciencemathematicscenter.xml

DeKalb- Thursday, April 10, 2003
City Council Chambers, Room 203
200 S. Fourth St. 815) 748-2099
http://www.cityofdekalb.com/

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For further information, contact:
Bruce Yurdin, Illinois EPA, Bureau of Water, Watershed Management Section
217-782-3362
Bruce.Yurdin@epa.state.il.us