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LWC
8525
Jacob & Janice Wolfinger
S 1/2, SE 1/4, Section 24, Township 10N, Range 22W, Dawson County
Lexington
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Major Modification to C&O
September 1, 2021
October 4, 2021

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN


APPLICATION FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Water Permits Division
Lincoln, Nebraska

Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. Stat. 54-2425 (4) as amended, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is issuing notice to provide an opportunity for any interested person to submit written comments on the proposed decision for the following concentrated animal feeding operation.

This public comment period will be from September 1, 2021 through October 4, 2021. Comments made should pertain to issues for which the Department has authority under the Livestock Waste Management Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 54-2416 through 54-2435).

Jacob & Janice Wolfinger
4+ Feeders, LLC (NDEE ID#: 8525)
43145 Rd 758
Lexington, NE 68850


The operation’s existing livestock waste control facilities (LWCFs) are located in the S 1/2, SE 1/4, Section 24, Township 10N, Range 22W, Dawson County, Nebraska. The existing LWCFs include one synthetic-lined holding pond, three debris basins, three lift stations. The application proposes the construction of two debris basins and two lift stations.

The application indicates an existing maximum of 5,000 head of feeder cattle and proposes a new one-time capacity of 7,500 head of feeder cattle.

The Department has reviewed the application to ensure compliance with the Livestock Waste Management Act and Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations. Currently, the Department intends to approve the application for a major modification to the previously issued Construction and Operating Permit. Upon completion of review of any written comments received, the Department will make a final decision on the permit application and respond to any comments.

The application and other public information is available for review and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays at the Department's Office, 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska 68521, telephone (402) 471-2186. 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 animal feeding operation.

All comments should be sent to: NPDES & State Permits Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.