Section 327IAC15-16-13. Transition to the confined feeding operation program in 327 IAC 19

   (a) A CAFO that is no longer required to maintain an NPDES permit but meets the definition of a CFO as of the effective date of this rule must provide written notification to the commissioner of its transition into the CFO program under 327 IAC 19.

  (b) Coverage under 327 IAC 19 commences on the effective date of 327 IAC 19 and remains in effect for the duration of time the NPDES permit would have been in effect but in no case longer than five (5) years.

  (c) The department shall send a transition form to each CAFO NPDES permit holder prior to the effective date of this rule. The form shall indicate the current status of the permit holder and provide the date by which the permit holder must submit information to the department as to whether the permit holder is transitioning to the state CFO program or maintaining a CAFO NPDES permit.

  (d) Facilities that do not submit the notification by the date required on the transition form must submit the full application for CFO approval required under 327 IAC 19-7.

  (e) Any facility that holds a CAFO NPDES general permit prior to the effective date of the repeal of the CAFO NPDES general permit rules must elect to either transition to the state CFO program or submit an application for an individual CAFO NPDES permit. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 15-16-13; filed Feb 6, 2012, 2:50 p.m.: 20120307-IR-327090213FRA, eff Jul 1, 2012)

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