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Activities within the CAFO Program require public notice and participation opportunities. ​Click on the area tabs below for information. ​For details on noticing and public participation requirements, reference table 2 of the CAFO permit​​.​ ​​You can sign up to be notified by email ​when a CAFO public notice is announced. ​​​​

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NOTICE ISSUED: August 16, 2024 WRITTEN COMMENTS DUE:

5 P.M., September 23, 2024

WHAT IS PROPOSED?

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are proposing to issue a modified permit for J-S Ranch, a Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), that will be a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) individual permit.

J-S Ranch had been previously permitted under a general Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) permit. J-S Ranch permit registration to the CAFO WPCF general permit, with conditions, occurred in May of 2022. ODA and DEQ withdrew for reconsideration the WPCF permit under ORS 183.484(4). This modified permit is the ODA's and DEQ's decision on reconsideration.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

J-S Ranch is an Individual Tier 2, dry- waste, chicken production CAFO proposing to confine up to 566,400 broiler chickens at a time. The permittee is Eric Simon dba J-S Ranch. The permittee’s mailing address is: 34905

Ranch Drive in Brownsville, OR 97327, and phone number is: (541) 990-5999. The proposed operation location is: 37225 Jefferson Scio Drive in Scio, OR 97374 in Linn County.

The proposed CAFO NPDES Individual Permit will regulate the manure, litter, and process wastewater generated by J- S Ranch to ensure that CAFO activities do not harm water quality. This proposed permit does not allow for any discharges nor land application activities of generated manure, litter, or process wastewater. There has not been a change in the storage, disposal, discharge, or emission of the permitted substances since the last permitting action for this facility.

J-S Ranch has also been required to obtain a 1200C permit from DEQ for this operation. ​


You can also request an electronic copy of these documents in English or in other languages as requested. To request electronic copies please call (971) 240- 2010 or email: mackinzey.landry@oda.oregon.gov

A VIRTUAL HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED
Date: September 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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This public hearing will take place online only. Opportunity to participate in the public hearing to learn about this proposed CAFO Individual Permit, the permit process, and provide oral testimony will be by teleconference only.

WHERE CAN I SEND COMMENTS?

ODA accepts comments by mail, fax, or email. Please send to:

ODA-CAFO Program
Attn: Simon-J-S Ranch Comments 635 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Fax: (503) 986-4730
Email:

cafo.COMMENTS@ODA.oregon.gov ​

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

ODA and DEQ will review and consider all comments received during the comment period. Following this review, ODA and DEQ may proceed as proposed, request that modifications be made to the individual permit and/or NMP or deny permit issuance.

ACCESSABILITY INFORMATION

ODA is committed to accommodating people with disabilities at our hearings. Please notify ODA of any special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large print, Braille, or another format. To make these arrangements, contact ODA at (503) 986-4700. 


240814_Simon_PublicNotice_FINAL.pdf

240816_Simon_PublicNotice_SpanishTranslation_FINAL.pdf

240816_Simon_FactSheet_FINAL.pdf

240816_Simon_IndividualNPDESPermit_FINAL.pdf

200811 Simon J S Ranch LUCS.pdf

240816_Simon_NMP_Final.pdf

20240815_Simon_WSP_OWRDconditionalapproval.pdf

Poultry CAFOs

Information can be found on the poultry CAFO webpage​.

Do I need a permit for the manure generated by my animals?

The Oregon Department of Agriculture issues a Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit to livestock owners so manure does not pollute ground and surface water.

There are three main factors that determine if your farm needs a CAFO permit:

  1. How many animals you have.
  2. How long the animals are confined for in a prepared area (e.g. in a barn, lot, pen).
  3. How the manure and wastewater generated by the farm is stored (e.g. do you collect your m​anure in a tank or do you stack it in a pile).

​Reference table 1 in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit or in the Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) General Permit to determine whether the permit is required. For more information, see the CAFO geographic boundaries resource to contact the livestock water quality specialist in your area. 

What is ODA's CAFO permit application process? 

A complete application should be submitted to ODA at least 180 days prior to the date of intended construction or operation.​ For more information, see our step-by-step process for CAFO permitting​. 

How do I apply for a permit?

For operators not currently permitted, complete Application to Register​ (ATR) to the Oregon CAFO permit and review the animal waste management plan minimum requirements when completing section IV of the ATR.

What are the fees related to CAFO permits?

There is an application fee of $100 for a small CAFO, $150 for a medium CAFO, and $300 for a large CAFO when applying for a permit. There also is an annual permit fee. Depending on the size of your operation, the annual permit fee will be:

  • $125 for a small CAFO
  • $250 for a medium CAFO
  • $400 for a Tier 1 large CAFO
  • $900 for a Tier 2 large CAFO

For more information, see the CAFO fee table​.

What if I need a CAFO permit but decide not to get one?

Failing to apply for a CAFO permit, if required, is a violation of state law and you may be assessed a financial penalty.

Small ​Dairies Outreach and Education Program​



Why land use is important​

Oregon's land-use laws regulate the use of land and permitted uses. When an applicant submits a CAFO application to ODA, the application must include a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS). A representative from the local land use authority must sign a LUCS ensuring that the proposed CAFO can be located at the site and is compliant with Oregon's land-use system. According to state law, local governments implement their own comprehensive land plans and land use regulations (zoning). ODA has no regulatory authority in Oregon’s land-use system. 

ORS 215.203(2) defines all agricultural operations. ​In addition, there are 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals that all cities and counties use in creating their comprehensive land-use plans. For example, statewide Planning Goal 3, Agricultural Lands, defines agricultural land and requires that agricultural land be identified and protected. Lands determined to be agricultural land are designated as (zoned) and protected by Exclusive Farm Use zones (EFU). State law permits farm use as a right on lands zoned EFU. 

Agency partners​

O​​DA, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Water Resources Department, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of State Lands​​

Resources

2023 NPDES General Permit Annual Report: Large Tier 1 and Tier 2 CAFOs

2022 Annual Report for Large Tier 1 and Tier 2 CAFOs

2023 NPDES General Permit Annual Report: Small and Medium CAFOs

2022 Annual Report for Small and Medium CAFOs

2024 LUBGWMA Nitrate Reduction Plan

Outlines the state’s key strategies to reduce groundwater nitrate concentrations to less than seven mg/L in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA) and protect public health in the immediate term. LUBGWMA Nitrate Reduction Plan

Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) public notices

Activities within the CAFO Program require public notice and participation opportunities. You can sign up for email notifications. Subscribe to receive CAFO public notices

Small- and Medium-Sized CAFOs Recordkeeping Calendar

Calendar for small and medium CAFO permittees

Animal Waste Management Plan - Minimum Required Elements

Outlines the required components of the Animal Waste Management Plan. Animal waste management plan required elements

Application to Register to the Oregon CAFO General Permit

Application to register to CAFO permit

CAFO Construction Approval Request form

Construction approval request

Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)

Land Use Compatibility Statement

Landowner's Guide to Managing Livestock Mortality

Information about how to safely dispose of large animal carcasses. Livestock mortality guide

Large-Sized Tier 1 and Tier 2 CAFOs Recordkeeping Calendar

Calendar for large CAFO permittees

Water Supply Plan Form

ODA requires a completed Water Supply Plan (WSP) as part of the CAFO Permit application for all new, large CAFOs. Water Supply Plan
Water Supply Plan instructions

Background information

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Current Issues

Current federal issues that impact NPDES permits NPDES website

NPDES and Animal Feeding Operations

Animal feeding operations that meet the regulatory definition of a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) are regulated under the NPDES permitting program. EPA information on animal feeding operations

​​Rules and regulations

Department of Agriculture Division 74, Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program

Oregon Administrative rules for the CAFO Program OAR Division 74: Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program

Department of Environmental Quality Division 45, Regulations Pertaining to NPDES and WPCF Permits

DEQ's administrative rules for the CAFO Program DEQ - OAR Chapter 340

House Bill 2156: Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program legislative history

House Bill 2156: Program legislative history

OAR 340 Division 51: Confined Animal Feeding or Holding Operations

Rules relating to the Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program OAR 340 Division 51: DEQ rules for CAFOs

OAR 603 Division 74: Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program

Rules relating to the Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Program OAR 603 Division 74: Confined Animal Feeding Operation Program

Oregon Revised Statute 468B Water Quality

Statutes relating to Water Quality ORS 468B: Water Quality

Current permits and related materials

CAFO NPDES General Permit

CAFO NPDES General Permit

CAFO NPDES General Permit Evaluation Report and Fact Sheet

CAFO NPDES General Permit - Report and Fact Sheet

CAFO Program Annual Report (2022)

2022 CAFO Report

CAFO Program Memorandum of Understanding

MOU between the Environmental Quality Commission and the Oregon Department of Agriculture for authorization of the CAFO program. CAFO Program MOU

CAFO Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) General Permit Evaluation Report and Fact Sheet

CAFO WPCF General Permit Evaluation Report and Fact Sheet

CAFO Water Pollution Control Facilities General Permit

CAFO Water Pollution Control Facilities General Permit

Del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes Para Una Operación de Alimentación de Animals Estabulados

Permiso

More info from ODA

CAFO Advisory Committee meetings and public hearings​​

Manure Spreading Advisory

Poultry CAFO information

​​Contacts​

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Chris Anderson
Livestock Water Quality Specialist, Area 4
Phone: 541-660-9611
Fax: 503-986-4730
Christy Caldwell
Program Analyst
Phone: 503-986-4708
Hilary Collinsworth
Livestock Water Quality Specialist, Area 6
Phone: 541-881-6020
Katie Kearney
Livestock Water Quality Specialist and Administrative Process Coordinator
Phone: 971-707-8386
Ben Krahn
Livestock Water Quality Specialist, Area 3
Phone: 503-986-6468
Mackinzey Landry
Administrative Specialist
Phone: 971-240-2010
Armando Macias
Livestock Water Quality Specialist, Area 1
Phone: 503-842-6278
Fax: 503-842-5986
Charlene Olson
Livestock Water Quality Specialist, Area 2
Phone: 503-986-4780



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