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TITLE 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 321 - CONTROL OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY RULE
SUBCHAPTER B - CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
SECTION/RULE §321.31 - Manure, Litter, and Wastewater Discharge and Air Emission Limitations
Chapter Review Date 08/30/2024

(a) There shall be no discharge or disposal of manure, litter, or wastewater from an animal feeding operation (AFO) into or adjacent to waters in the state, except in accordance with an individual water quality permit issued by the commission, or a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) general permit or other authorization issued or adopted by the commission. Manure, litter, and wastewater generated by an AFO under this subchapter shall be retained and utilized in an appropriate and beneficial manner as provided by commission rules, orders, authorizations, CAFO general permits, or individual water quality permits.(b) AFOs shall be operated in such a manner as to prevent the creation of a nuisance or a condition of air pollution as mandated by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 341 and Chapter 382.

Source Note: The provisions of this §321.31 adopted to be effective April 1, 1987, 12 TexReg 904; amended to be effective September 18, 1998, 23 TexReg 9354; amended to be effective July 27, 1999, 24 TexReg 5721; amended to be effective July 15, 2004, 29 TexReg 6652.

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