E.P.A. Schedules Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Meeting, Aug. 30 in Arcadia, Iowa

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(Kansas City, Kan., Aug. 16, 2012) - E.P.A. Region seven representatives will meet with livestock producers on Thursday, August 30, at the American Legion Hall, 210 W. Head Street, Arcadia, Iowa.

EPA's inspection plan for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), winter feeding areas, aerial overflights, medium-sized CAFOs, nutrient management projects and manure stockpiles will be discussed. E.P.A. staff will also review the selection of CAFOs for inspection, flyover practices and details about CAFO on-the-ground inspections.

"It is important for our regional staff to be out in the countryside so we can talk with livestock producers about EPA's role in protecting water quality," Karl Brooks, regional administrator said. "EPA works with farmers to protect Iowa's streams and rivers and this meeting helps us meet our water quality goals."

There will be an opportunity for attendees to interact with E.P.A. officials during a question-and-answer session led by Shawn Shouse, of Iowa State University Extension.

E.P.A. is working with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Iowa State University Extension, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources to encourage livestock producers' attendance.

WHAT: Meeting about EPA's inspection plan for CAFOs

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012

WHERE: American Legion Hall, 210 W. Head Street, Arcadia, Iowa, 51430

WHO: E.P.A. Region seven representatives attending this event will include Josh Svaty, senior adviser to the regional administrator; Stephen Pollard, CAFO compliance and enforcement coordinator; and Trevor Urban, senior CAFO inspector.

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