When Must A CAFO Owner Or Operator Apply For Permits?
There are several schedules for filing an application for a CAFO NPDES permit with the Illinois EPA. If you have any question about how these schedules apply to your operation, contact the Illinois EPA. The schedule and some examples are provided below. • If you were a CAFO prior to the adoption of the new CAFO rules, you have a duty to apply for a NPDES permit now. • Example: Your livestock operation had a discharge before the new CAFO rules took effect on April 14, 2003. • If you became a CAFO due to the changes brought about by the new CAFO rule, you must apply for a NPDES permit not later than February 13, 2006 (three years from the publication date of the rules). • Example: Your 2,000 head facility was exempt because it would only potentially discharge due to a 25 year/24 hour storm. • If you are a completely new CAFO, you must apply for a NPDES permit 180 days prior to operating. • Example: You open new facilities on a new site. • If you operate an animal feeding operation (not p
