EPA TO INITIATE RULEMAKING ON CHESAPEAKe BAY CAFOs
News Date January 19, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency will initiate rulemaking on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) to reduce water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. EPA will propose regulations for CAFOs to achieve the objectives of the TMDL for the Chesapeake Bay. The rulemaking will consider expanding the universe of CAFOs and requiring more stringent permit standards to control nutrients. Options for streamlining the designation process and improving off-site manure management may also be considered for the Chesapeake Bay or nationally. PA intends to propose its rule in 2012 and to take final action by late 2013. (Contact: Nathan Bowen)