What areas of concern are not covered by IDEMs CAFO permits?
According to IDEM officials, IDEM’s CAFO permits do not address air emissions, public health concerns, local zoning or land use issues, water supply concerns, wear on roads and bridges, impacts on residences or municipalities, property values, local drainage concerns, effects on neighboring agricultural operations. Nor does IDEM take into consideration whether a proposed CAFO operator has a negative track record of compliance with CAFO rules either in Indiana or elsewhere.
