Bill > SB0193

This bill establishes new regulations for the inspection of Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (department). The bill requires the department to conduct mandatory onsite inspections of CFOs: first, within 90 days after receiving a construction or expansion affidavit, and second, within 45 days before or after a renewal of an approval. The inspections aim to verify compliance with approval terms and conditions. The department is granted discretion to delay inspections if additional time is needed to comply with biosecurity procedures, and may conduct additional inspections as needed. The bill also allows the department to conduct complaint-based inspections without prior notice. When conducting inspections, department representatives must, when possible, present their credentials to the CFO operator. Inspections must follow specific regulations, including biosecurity procedures developed in consultation with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health and the US Environmental Protection Agency, and must adhere to site-specific biosecurity protocols. The bill provides a structured approach to CFO oversight, balancing regulatory compliance with operational considerations and biosecurity concerns.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/193/details