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70564
Clifford Ranch, Inc.
Pt., E 1/2, Section 24, Township 07N, Range 32W, Hayes County
Hayes Center
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Construction and Operating
February 4, 2021
March 8, 2021

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN


APPLICATION FOR A CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT

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 animal feeding operation.

This public comment period will be from February 4, 2021 through March 8, 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).

Mark CliffordMark Clifford
Clifford Ranch, Inc.Clifford Ranch, Inc. (IIS# 70564)
37054 Road 740A
Hayes Center, NE 6903237054 Road 740A
Hayes Center, NE 69032


The operation’s existing and proposed livestock waste control facilities (LWCFs) are located in the Pt., E 1/2, Section 24, Township 07N, Range 32W, Hayes County, Nebraska. The existing LWCF includes one clean water diversion, one clean water pond, and four holding ponds. The application proposes the addition of one floating pump and the expansion of the four holding ponds.

The application indicates an existing maximum of 999 head of feeder cattle. No change to the animal head count is proposed at this time.

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 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, Suite 400, The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 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.