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EPA to hold public meeting in Casper to discuss proposed rules for animal feedlots

Release Date: 6/7/2001
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800 227-8917 x6363,

Release Date: 6/7/2001
Contact Information:
800 227-8917 x6373,

Release Date: 6/7/2001
Contact Information:
800 227-8917 x7814

Denver -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has organized a series of public meetings around the country on the the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) proposed regulations. EPA will hold a meeting Saturday, June 30 from 1-5 p.m. in the Parkway Plaza Convention
Center at 123 W. Edwards St. in Casper, WY.

Purpose: The purpose of these meetings is to enhance public understanding of the proposed regulations for CAFOs. The meetings are not a mechanism for submitting formal comment on the proposal; people who want to submit formal comment are directed to do so as described in the announcement for the proposed rule (see https://www.epa.gov/owm/afos/cafo_preamble.pdf).

Format: The meetings will consist of a brief presentation by EPA officials on the proposed regulations followed by a question and answer session. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the basic aspects of the proposed regulations prior to the public meetings; each speaker's time will be limited so that all interested parties may have the opportunity to pose questions. Advance registration is not required.

Background: Pollutants from agricultural sources, such as pesticides, fertilizers and eroded soil are the most common types of contaminants found in U.S. rivers and streams. Manure, dead animals and other waste
from livestock operations also contribute to this pollution problem. The proposed regulations will reduce the amount of water pollution from large livestock operations.