New CAFO: Obtaining Coverage Under General Permit TXG920000

Before you begin to apply for coverage under this general permit, be sure that you qualify for it.

To obtain coverage under the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit, follow these steps:

1. Read general permit TXG920000 (PDF) to make sure it applies to your situation. (Help with PDF.)

2. Prepare a Pollution Prevention Plan. For more details, see Part III of the general permit (TXG920000).

3. Consider scheduling a pre-application conference with TCEQ permitting staff. They will be available to discuss your proposal and help you determine what type of authorization you need as well as what information should go into an application package.

4. Submit a notification package, which includes:

5. • a notice of intent (NOI) (PDF) with technical report

   • –and–

   • an application fee (as noted on the NOI)

   Our staff will review the NOI when we receive it. If we find that your application is complete, we will send you a public notice.

6. You must have this notice published in the local newspaper. By the date this notice is published, you must also put a copy of the application, the technical summary, General Permit TXG920000 (PDF), and the Executive Director's Preliminary Decision in a public building for viewing—for example, in the county courthouse, county extension agent's office, or a public library. (Help with PDF.) This begins a public comment period that lasts 30 days—perhaps longer if a public meeting is requested.

7. During the public comment period, the general public may submit comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk or request a public meeting. If a public meeting is required, then you must publish notice the meeting at least 30 days before it is held.

8. After considering the public comments received, our executive director will approve or deny the NOI based on whether the NOI and technical application meet the requirements of this general permit. If your coverage under this general permit is approved, we will send you a confirmation that assigns your authorization number. You must not begin to build or operate your CAFO before you have received this written authorization. If your coverage is denied, we will notify you.

Contact us if you have questions.