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Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management and CAFO Regulations
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Comment on Proposed PA CAFO Regulations
On August 7, 2004 The Environmental Quality Board (EQB) published proposed changes to Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) water pollution regulations affecting CAFOs and other agricultural operations.  

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 The proposed changes will affect concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) as well as smaller agricultural operations.  
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 There was a 90-day public comment period (through November 5, 2004).  
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View Penn State Cooperative Extensions summary of the proposed changes and guide to the public comment process:  "Make Your Voice Heard:  Commenting on Proposed Water Pollution Regulations for CAFOs and Other Agricultural Operations."

  
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 View the proposed changes in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, Volume 34, No. 32  
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 For comparison, view the existing regulations, 24 PA. Code  Chapter 91 and Chapter 92 in the Pennsylvania Code.  
   
 
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