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EPA/WATER | RIN: 2040-AF22 | Publication ID: Fall 2011 |
Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Reporting Rule | |
Abstract: EPA proposed a regulation that would collect information about concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). CAFOs are a significant source of nutrient pollution and pathogens in U.S. watersheds. The information that would be collected under the proposed rule would allow EPA to increase water quality protection through better implementation of the NPDES permitting program for CAFOs. The proposed regulation would apply to all permitted and unpermitted CAFOs. EPA co-proposed a regulation that would only collect information from CAFOs in targeted areas, if EPA determined such collection was necessary based on specified factors, such as water quality concerns. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 122 | |
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251(a) 33 USC 1311(a) 33 USC 1342 33 USC 1362(14) 33 USC 1318(a) 33 USC 1319 |
Legal Deadline:
None |
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Statement of Need: The proposed rule would collect facility-specific information about CAFOs to help inform watershed management activities. This will enhance EPA's ability to effectively implement the NPDES program. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: The proposed rule would collect facility-specific information about CAFOs to help inform watershed management activities. This will enhance EPA's ability to effectively implement the NPDES program and reduce pathogens from CAFOs. |
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Alternatives: EPA proposed a number of alternatives including relying on existing information to collect information from CAFOs. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Not yet determined. |
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Risks: Not yet determined. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Becky Mitschele Environmental Protection Agency Water 4203M, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-6418 Email: Mitschele.Becky@epamail.epa.gov George Utting Environmental Protection Agency Water 4504T, 1200 Pensylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-0744 Email: utting.george@epa.gov |