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71728
Patrick L. Meuret Swine
SE 1/4, Section 17, Township 33N, Range 01W, Cedar County
Crofton
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Construction & Operating Major Modification
January 12, 2022
February 14, 2022

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN


APPLICATION FOR A 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 animal feeding operation.

This public comment period will be from January 12, 2022 through February 14, 2022. 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).

Patrick L. Meuret
Patrick L. Meuret Swine (NDEE ID 71728)
56364 898th Road
Crofton, NE 68370


The operation’s existing livestock waste control facilities (LWCFs) are located in the SE 1/4, Section 17, Township 33N, Range 01W, Cedar County, Nebraska. No new construction is proposed in the application, the existing LWCF includes two underfloor pits.

The application indicates an existing maximum of 2100 head of swine greater than and equal to 55 lbs., and proposed a new maximum capacity of 6,250 head of swine less than 55 lbs. or 2,499 head of swine greater than or equal to 55 lbs.

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, 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Lincoln, Nebraska 68521, 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: NPDES & State Permits Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.