What You Need to Know About the New CAFO Permit
Event Details
Date
August 30, 2022
Time
12pm EST
Location
Webinar
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramCourse Topics and Speakers
Topics:
- Implementation and transition to new permit
- Changes in technical requirements
- Electronic filing, notifications requirements, what constitutes as a 'spill' requiring notification/reporting (and how)
- Stormwater construction clarification
- Benefits of a ten-year permit
- A quick review of some of the recent Part 360 solid waste management proposed changes (storing and use of tires on farm, manure applicator registration, etc)
- Funding opportunities and other available resources
Speakers:
- Sara Latessa, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Greg Albrecht, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Leah Ziemba, Michael Best Law Firm
- Kirsten Workman and Caroline Potter, Cornell PRO-DAIRY
- Mike Contessa, Champlain Valley Agronomics
- Tonya Van Slyke, Northeast Dairy Producers Association
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