How did the USEPA-approved two-year air emissions monitoring study of animal feeding operations come about?
The USEPA offered animal feeding operations in the swine, dairy, broiler chicken, and egg industries a one-time opportunity to participate in a legal agreement the provides protection against potential past federal air law violations. As part of the agreement, an extensive nationwide study was planned to generate data for determining emissions from major types of farms in geographic areas where they are located.
