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Definition: A planned system to manage liquid and solid wastes from a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO), including runoff from concentrated waste areas, with ultimate disposal in a manner which does not degrade air, soil, or water quality.
Purpose: To manage livestock waste in a manner which prevents or minimized degradation of air, soil and water resources, and protects public health and safety. Such systems are planned to preclude discharge of pollutants to surface or groundwater and, to the fullest practicagle extent, utilize waste products through soil and plants.
Conditions Where Practice Applies: This practices applies where: a. Wastes are generated by agricultural production or processing; b. Wastes from municipal and industrial treatent plants are utilized in agricultural production; c. Soil, water, air, plant, and animal resorces are managed properly in waste utilization. d. All Livestock Waste System structural practices are cost- shared under their own practice code. |
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