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Revocation of a Construction Approval |
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May 1, 2024 |
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May 31, 2024 |
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE A CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Permitting and Engineering Division
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is issuing notice to provide an opportunity for any interested person to submit written comments, objections, and/or hearing requests concerning the revocation of a Construction Approval issued to the following animal feeding operation (AFO).
The Public Comment period will run from May 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024.
Randy WendtRandy Wendt
R & T Wendt, Inc.R & T Wendt, Inc.
10581 430 Street
Leigh, NE 6864310581 430 Street
Leigh, NE 68643
The Department proposes to revoke the Construction Approval issued to the AFO located in the SE 1/4, SW 1/4, & SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 36, Township 20N, Range 01ESE 1/4, SW 1/4, & SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 36, Township 20N, Range 01E, PlattePlatte County, Nebraska.
This proposed revocation is based on a December 14, 2023, inspection conducted by Department representatives in accordance with the Nebraska Livestock Waste Management Act and Title 130, Livestock Waste Control Regulations. At the time of inspection, the AFO is currently operating as a small swine AFO and medium feeder cattle AFO. According to Title 130, Chapter 2, 001, any small AFO is exempt from…permit requirements, unless the AFO has discharged pollutants to waters of the State. The inspection revealed no evidence that the AFO had discharged pollutants to waters of the State and determined it is not likely that such a discharge might occur. As a result, the Department deems the operation eligible for an exemption from permitting requirements upon revocation of the permit.
Revocation of this permit by the Department does not relieve the operation of other duties and responsibilities under the Nebraska Environmental Protection Act, the Nebraska Livestock Waste Management Act or Title 130. Principally, the operation is responsible for preventing any discharge of livestock waste to waters of the State. Department staff will conduct periodic inspections of the operation to monitor compliance with these regulatory requirements. Violations of state regulations could result in fines, civil or criminal penalties or removal of the livestock from the operation. If, in the future, the AFO would seek to expand or modify its current operating style, they must first request an inspection by the Department prior to starting construction or implementing any modifications.
The inspection report, fact sheet and other public information are available for review and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays, excluding holidays at the Department's Telephone (402) 471-2186; FAX: (402) 471-2909; or E-Mail: ndee.records@nebraska.gov. Individuals requiring special accommodations or alternate formats of materials should notify the Department by calling (402) 471-2186. TDD users should call (800) 833-7352 and ask the relay operator to call the Department at (402) 471-2186. Please include the above name and legal description of the concentrated animal feeding operation.
All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final decision for revocation of the Construction Approval. A request for a public hearing must be submitted in writing and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at a hearing. A determination to hold a hearing will be based on factual environmental or regulatory considerations. All public comments and requests for hearings may be submitted in writing to: NPDES and State Permits Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.
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