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27809
Northwest Cattle Feeders - North
Pt., N 1/2, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 39W, Keith County
Brule
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Notice of Intent - Applicaiton for Major Modification
October 19, 2020
November 18, 2020

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN


APPLICATION FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Water Permits Division
Lincoln, Nebraska

Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. Stat. 54-2425 (4) as amended, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is issuing notice to provide an opportunity for any interested person to submit written comments on the proposed decision for the following concentrated animal feeding operation.

This public comment period will be from October 19, 2020 through November 18, 2020. Comments made should pertain to issues for which the Department has authority under the Livestock Waste Management Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 54-2416 through 54-2435).

Alan Messinger
Northwest Cattle Feeders - North (IIS# 27809)
675 Rd West F S
Brule, NE 69127


The operation’s existing proposed livestock waste control facilities (LWCFs) are located in the Pt., N 1/2, Section 19, Township 12N, Range 39W, Keith County, Nebraska. The existing LWCF includes one debris basin and two holding ponds. The application proposes the construction of three diversions, seven debris basins, and two holding ponds.

The application indicates an existing maximum of 12,600 head of feeder cattle, and proposes a new one-time maximum capacity of 25,000 head of feeder cattle.

The Department has reviewed the application to ensure compliance with the Livestock Waste Management Act and Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations. Currently, the Department intends to approve the application for a major modification to the previously issued Construction and Operating Permit. Upon completion of review of any written comments received, the Department will make a final decision on the permit application and respond to any comments.

The application and other public information is available for review and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays at the Department's Office, Suite 400, The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, telephone (402) 471-2186. Individuals requiring special accommodations or alternate formats of materials should notify the Department by calling (402) 471-2186. TDD users should call (800) 833-7352 and ask the relay operator to call the Department at (402) 471-2186. Please include the above name and legal description of the animal feeding operation.



All comments should be sent to: Agriculture Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.