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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AF22 Publication ID: 2012 
Title: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Reporting Rule 
Abstract: On July 20, 2012, the EPA withdrew the proposal to collect concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) information by rule. Instead, the EPA, where appropriate, will collect CAFO information using existing sources of information, including State NPDES programs, other regulations, and other programs at the Federal, State, and local levels. The EPA believes, at this time, it is more appropriate to obtain CAFO information by working with Federal, State, and local partners instead of requiring CAFO information to be submitted pursuant to a rule. Today's withdrawal does not preclude the Agency from initiating the same or similar rulemaking at a future date. EPA's withdrawal of this proposal does not change any of the NPDES permit requirements for CAFOs. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
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:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  Settlement Agreement deadline per 5/25/2011 revision to original settlement agreement in NRDC v. EPA, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 09-60510.  07/13/2012 
NPRM  Judicial  Settlement Agreement - Fowler, et al. v. EPA; # 09-CV -00005-CKK; D. D.C.  06/30/2011 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/21/2011  76 FR 65431   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  12/19/2011  76 FR 78599   
Notice  07/20/2012  77 FR 42679   
Additional Information: Docket #:EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0188. Settlement Agreement for NPRM: 06/30/2011- Fowler, et al. v. EPA; # 09-CV -00005-CKK; D. D.C. Settlement Agreement deadline for Final Action: 07/13/2012 - As per 5/25/2011 revision to original settlement agreement in NRDC v. EPA, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 09-60510.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
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