WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 21, 2009 -- EPA Region 6 Water Quality Protection Division is proposing for public comment the issuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for discharges from eligible owners/operators of existing concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), in New Mexico, except those discharges on Indian Country.
All currently operating animal feeding operations that are defined as CAFOs or designated as CAFOs by the permitting authority (See Part VII Definitions, "CAFOs') and that are subject to 40 CFR Part 412, Subparts A (Horses) and C (Dairy Cows and Cattle Other than Veal Calves) are eligible for coverage under this permit. Hereinafter, this NPDES general permit will be referred to as "permit' or "CAFO permit' or "CAFO general permit.' Eligible CAFOs may apply for authorization under the terms and conditions of this permit, by submitting a notice of intent (NOI) to be covered by this permit. This permit covers the types of animal feeding operations listed above which meet the definition of a CAFO and discharge or propose to discharge pollutants to waters of the United States. A CAFO proposes to discharge if it is designed, constructed, operated, or maintained such that a discharge will occur.
Comments must be submitted in writing to EPA on or before February 20, 2009.
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. NMG010000 by one of the following methods:
E-mail:
[email protected]
Mail:
Ms. Diane Smith
Environmental Protection Agency,
Water Quality Protection Division (6WQ-NP)
1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202
Hand Delivery:
EPA Region 6
7th Floor Reception Desk
1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202
Such deliveries are only accepted during normal business hours.
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