There may be federal, state, and local regulations that apply to livestock and poultry operations. Refer to the resources listed below to find information on regulations that may apply to your farm.
EPA Laws and Programs That Could Affect Agricultural Producers
- The EPA Agriculture Center provides compliance assistance information to ag producers and their advisors through a listserv, toll-free phone number, publications, website and more.
Water Programs (Regulations) That Can Affect Livestock and Poultry Producers
Air Programs (Regulations) That May Affect Livestock and Poultry Operations
Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Regulations That May Affect Livestock and Poultry Operations
Compliance Tools
- Inspection Checklist/Self Assessment from the Heartland Regional Water Quality program.
- Nutrient management planning (NMP) Records Checklist and Sample Records
Publications, Fact Sheets and Articles About Animal Manure Regulations
- EPA Ag Center’s Animal publications
- EPA CAFO Regulations (July 30, 2012)
- EPCRA Reporting: What Is It and Does It Apply To Animal Feeding Operations?
- SPCC Information for Farmers, factsheet
- LPES Curriculum CAFO Fact Sheets (obsolete and are being reviewed for possible update)
- Large Livestock and Poultry Operations May Be Required to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Record Keeping and Inspections for Animal Feeding Operations
- State Specific Manure Nutrient Management Information
Educational and Financial Assistance Resources For Complying With Manure Regulations
- Air Programs (Regulations) That May Affect Livestock and Poultry Operations
- National Financial Assistance Resources
- Water Programs (Regulations) That Can Affect Livestock and Poultry Producers
Webcast Presentations
- Federal Air Quality Regulations and Update on the National Air Emissions Monitoring Study
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation and Reporting
- Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures
- What To Expect When Your Animal Feeding Operation Is Inspected
Author of this page: Carol Galloway, EPA Ag Center
