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Proposal to Issue a New CAFO General Permit Registration to a New Dairy CAFO in Area I
Notice of Public Participation Opportunity
Notice issued: November 3, 2009

Written comments due: 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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 small confined CAFO, dairy operation, Classen Dairy operated by Liz Classen. The operation is located at 345 Tone Road, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. 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 Classen 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)

Printable Notice of Public Participation Opportunity - Proposal to Issue a New CAFO (Confined Animal Feeding Operation) General Permit Registration to a New Dairy CAFO in Area I (24K 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 OR 97301. 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: wmatthew@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 Liz Classen Dairy Tillamook Tillamook 97141 NP#994916 Dairy, Milk Production Elizabeth Classen
345 Tone Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
345 Tone Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-801-3296 214 head dairy, along with 15 horses

Application to Register (1.3M pdf)
Animal Waste Management Plan Summary (28K pdf)

 
Page updated: November 03, 2009

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