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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
Crossed Over
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Passed
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/03/2023
08/03/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Makes certain changes concerning water quality permits for confined animal feeding operations. Makes certain changes concerning water quality permits for confined animal feeding operations. Authorizes State Department of Agriculture to issue nutrient application permits. Requires persons that apply for water quality permits for certain confined animal feeding operations to submit water supply plans. Makes certain changes to exemption from certain water laws for stockwatering. Sunsets changes on September 15, 2027. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to report on findings of United States Environmental Protection Agency study relating to confined animal feeding operations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not more than 180 days after study is finalized. Establishes certain requirements concerning land use compatibility statements related to proposed confined animal feeding operations. Authorizes governing body of city or county to require setback or buffer between proposed confined animal feeding operation and adjacent land parcels in specified circumstances. Appropriates moneys to State Department of Agriculture and Department of Environmental Quality for purposes related to permitting and report. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes concerning water quality permits for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Oregon. Key provisions include:
- Authorizing the State Department of Agriculture to issue nutrient application permits for the application of manure, litter, wastewater, or processed waste from CAFOs, especially in groundwater management areas.
- Requiring persons applying for CAFO water quality permits to submit water supply plans to determine if water uses are legally authorized.
- Making changes to exemptions from certain water laws for stockwatering, including requiring permits for new or expanding CAFOs using over 12,000 gallons per day of stockwater.
- Establishing requirements for land use compatibility statements and setbacks or buffers for new large CAFOs.
- Appropriating additional funds to the State Department of Agriculture and Department of Environmental Quality for CAFO permitting and reporting.
- Declaring an emergency and taking effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Effective date, July 27, 2023. (on 08/03/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
Environment
- ‐ General Environment
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ Land and Water Conservation
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