(A) A construction short-form permit will be issued for construction or expansion of the feedlot or manure storage areas unless a NPDES, SDS, or interim permit is required.
(B) An interim permit may be issued if there is demonstrated non-compliance with this chapter or Minn. Rules Chapter 7020, the animal feedlot has less than 1,000 animal units, manure is used as a domestic fertilizer, and the potential pollution hazard will be mitigated within 24 months or less, and a SDS or NPDES permit is not required.
(C) Term of construction short-form and interim permits. All construction short-form permits and interim permits expire within 24 months of the date of issuance.
(D) If the work for which a construction short-form permit was issued is not complete upon expiration of the permit, the expiration date may be extended by no more than 24 months.
(E) If the pollution hazard for which an interim permit was issued is not corrected upon expiration of the permit, the expiration date may be extended by no more than 90 days if:
(1) The facility is currently eligible for the same permit;
(2) The owner notifies the County Feedlot Officer at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the permit.
(F) Applicability. This section applies to owners who apply for construction short-form and interim permits.
(G) Construction short-form permit content. A construction short-form permit issued by the County Feedlot Officer must state: “The permittee shall comply with Minnesota Rules, parts 7020.2000 to 7020.2225, and all applicable requirements”. The permit shall also identify at least the following information:
(1) The permit number;
(2) The names and addresses of the owners and the signature of at least one of the owners;
(3) The legal name and business address of the facility, if different than the owner;
(4) The location of the facility by county, township, section and quarter section;
(5) A list of all animal types and the maximum number of animals of each animal type that can be confined within each lot, building, or area at the animal feedlot;
(6) A list of all existing and proposed manure storage areas including plans and specifications as required in Minn. Rules Chapter 7020 for proposed liquid manure storage areas and permanent stockpile sites;
(7) The total number of animal units the facilities will be capable of holding after completing construction or expansion of an existing feedlot;
(8) The soil type or texture and depth to saturated soils at the facility as identified in the USDA Soil Survey Manual or a site-specific soils investigation;
(9) An aerial photograph showing the location of all wells, buildings, surface tile intakes, lakes, rivers, and watercourses within 1,000 feet of the proposed facility;
(10) The number of acres available for land application of manure;
(11) A manure management plan if the facility is capable of holding 100 or more animal units.
(H) Interim use permit content. An interim permit issued by the County Feedlot Officer must also include the requirements listed under division (B) and the following:
(1) The corrective and protective measures required to bring the facility into compliance with Minn. Rules 7020.2000 to 7020.2225, as amended;
(2) The schedule under which the corrective and protective measures must be completed;
(3) Additional requirements related to the specific site or operation as determined necessary to ensure compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
(Ord. 101-2022, passed 7-19-22)