{"id":4172,"date":"2024-09-12T10:09:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/?p=4172"},"modified":"2024-10-24T14:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:32:41","slug":"listening-sessions-scheduled-to-seek-public-input-on-next-statewide-animal-feeding-operations-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/2024\/09\/12\/listening-sessions-scheduled-to-seek-public-input-on-next-statewide-animal-feeding-operations-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Listening Sessions Scheduled to Seek Public Input on Next Statewide Animal Feeding Operations Permit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Sessions set for Eastern Shore, Western Maryland to hear ideas from the community on permit renewal to be issued next year
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BALTIMORE (Sept. 12, 2024) \u2013 The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of four listening sessions will be held in Princess Anne, Easton, Frederick and virtually to receive public input on the next version of a statewide general permit that regulates animal feeding operations.

\u201cWe have added an opportunity for public comment before a draft permit is written to maximize transparency for all stakeholders, including farmers and nearby communities,\u201d said Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain. \u201cThe goal is to develop a permit regulating animal feeding operations that is fair for everyone and ensures healthy products as well as healthy communities.\u201d

Pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act, regulated operations include large poultry houses, dairy farms, cattle operations and other agricultural operations that confine animals. The current general permit<\/a> was issued in 2020 with an expiration date of July 7, 2025. Stakeholders will have additional opportunities to comment on actual permit provisions when the draft permit is expected to go to public comment early next calendar year.

This type of permit requires the submission of comprehensive nutrient management plans and steps to be taken to prevent a discharge to waterways. The regulations and general discharge permit for these facilities are part of a comprehensive statewide effort to address all sources of pollution that can impair Maryland waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. A virtual listening session<\/a> will be held on Oct. 24. You may also call in by dialing +1 513-480-3509\u202c PIN: \u202a326 358 025\u202c. All of the sessions will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., including:


Sept. 23 \u2013 Princess Anne<\/strong>

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Henson Center Ballroom

30690 University Blvd S

Princess Anne, MD 21853


Oct. 9 \u2013 Easton
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Talbot Community Center, Wye Oak Room

10028 Ocean Gateway

Easton, MD 21601


Oct. 21 \u2013 Frederick
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Frederick County Government, Winchester Hall

12 E. Church St,

Frederick, MD 21701


Additional information is available on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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