Ohio Administrative Code Title 901:10 - Livestock Environmental Permitting
Ohio Administrative Code – Title 901:10: Livestock Environmental Permitting
Overview:
Title 901:10 of the Ohio Administrative Code governs Livestock Environmental Permitting and is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Division of Livestock Environmental Permitting (DLEP). It regulates concentrated animal feeding facilities (CAFFs) to protect water quality and ensure proper manure and wastewater management.
Key Chapters & Rules within 901:10:
901:10-1 – General Provisions
Defines terms such as:
“Permitted facility”
“Manure”
“Discharge”
Establishes the applicability of rules to CAFFs with large animal populations (e.g., 700+ dairy cows or 2,500+ swine).
901:10-2 – Permit to Install (PTI)
Required prior to construction or expansion of a CAFF.
Must include:
Site plan and engineering drawings
Manure storage system specifications
Odor control strategies
901:10-3 – Permit to Operate (PTO)
Required for ongoing operations.
Includes:
Manure Management Plan (MMP)
Mortality management procedures
Recordkeeping and inspection schedules
Issued only after successful inspection and review of facility compliance.
901:10-4 – Review of Applications
Details ODA’s process for reviewing and approving PTI and PTO applications.
Includes timelines, public notice requirements, and opportunity for public comment or hearing.
901:10-5 – NPDES Permits (if applicable)
Aligns with federal Clean Water Act standards.
Applies when discharges to U.S. waters may occur.
Requires:
Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)
Monitoring and reporting to EPA/ODA
901:10-6 – Inspections and Compliance
Grants ODA the authority to:
Inspect facilities (announced or unannounced)
Enforce corrective actions
Issue penalties for violations
Establishes standards for compliance with state and federal water pollution control laws.
901:10-7 – Fees
Lists required fees for permit applications, renewals, and modifications.
901:10-8 – Appeals and Hearings
Describes the process for appealing ODA decisions on permits or enforcement actions.
Governed by Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Purpose:
To ensure environmentally responsible livestock operations in Ohio, particularly regarding:
Surface and groundwater protection
Odor and air quality control
Safe handling and land application of manure and wastewater
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