| Proposal to Issue a New CAFO General Permit Registration to a New Dairy CAFO in Area VI |
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| Notice of Public Participation Opportunity |
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Notice issued: February 16, 2010
Written comments due: 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010
What is proposed?
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is proposing to issue a new Registration to the Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #01-2009 for a new medium confined CAFO, dairy operation, Souza & Sons Dairy operated by Manuel Souza. The operation is located at 801 Foothill Drive, Ontario, Oregon 97918. The CAFO NPDES General Permit #01-2009 regulates the manure, litter, and process waste water generated by CAFOs to ensure that CAFO activities do not harm water quality.
The Souza & Sons Dairy facility specifics and Animal Waste Management Plan Summary are listed below.
How can I get more information?
The CAFO NPDES Permit #01-2009 and the Notice of Public Participation Opportunity can be found online.
Oregon Confined Animal Feeding Operation National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit 01-2009 (944K pdf)
Proposal to Issue a New CAFO (Confined Animal Feeding Operation) General Permit Registration to a New Dairy CAFO in Area VI (196K pdf)
You can review CAFO NPDES General Permit #01-2009, proposed renewal applications and Animal Waste Management Plans (AWMP) at ODA, 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 or at the Onatario field office at 1217 Moore Way, Ontario, Oregon 97914. For a review appointment, please call ODA at (503) 986-4699.
Opportunity for public hearing
A public hearing will be scheduled for the above proposals if written requests are received during the comment period from at least ten (10) persons or from an organization or organizations representing at least ten (10) persons. If a hearing is scheduled, ODA will provide at least 30 days notice before the hearing is held. The public comment period will remain open for an additional seven (7) days after the public hearing.
Where can I send comments?
ODA accepts comments by mail, fax, or e-mail. Please send to:
William Matthews
ODA
635 Capitol Street NE
Salem OR 97301
Phone: (503) 986-4792
Fax: (503) 986-4730
E-mail: wmatthews@oda.state.or.us
What happens next?
ODA will review and consider all comments received during the comment period. Following this review, ODA may proceed as proposed, request that modifications be made to the application, or deny permit coverage.
Accessibility information
ODA is committed to accommodating people with disabilities at our hearings. Please notify ODA of any special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large print, Braille, or another format. To make these arrangements, contact ODA at (503) 986-4700.
Facility information
Proposed Action: | Business Name | City | County | Zip | License # | Type of Operation | Operator/ Owner | Physical address | Mailing Address | Phone number | Number of Animals Proposed | | NEW | Souza & Sons Dairy
| Ontario | Malheur | 97914 | 994927 | Dairy, Milk Production | Manuel Souza
| 801 Foothill Drive,
Ontario, Oregon 97918 | 801 Foothill Drive,
Ontario, Oregon 97918 | 541-889-2713 | 500 head dairy |
Application to Register (264K pdf)
Animal Waste Management Plan Summary (21K pdf)
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