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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
Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 279 854 955 890
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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
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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:
- How many animals you have.
- How long the animals are confined for in a prepared area (e.g. in a barn, lot, pen).
- How the manure and wastewater generated by the farm is stored (e.g. do you collect your manure 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
ODA, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Oregon Water Resources Department, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of State Lands
Resources
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
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Landowner's Guide to Managing Livestock Mortality
Information about how to safely dispose of large animal carcasses. Livestock mortality guide
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 Environmental Quality Division 45, Regulations Pertaining to NPDES and WPCF Permits
DEQ's administrative rules for the CAFO Program DEQ - OAR Chapter 340
Current permits and related materials
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
Del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes Para Una Operación de Alimentación de Animals Estabulados
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