Lesson 40: Air Quality

The goal of this assessment is to help you identify the regulations related to phosphorous management that apply to your operation. For each issue listed (left column), identify if it is applies to your operation and determine if you are in compliance (right column).

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Regulatory Issue	Is this issue addressed by regulations?	Is my operation in compliance?
What agencies are involved in administrating regulations related to odor or air quality?	U.S. EPA State Local Name: Address: Phone No.:
Is odor regulated locally (possibly by setback regulations or numeric air quality measures)?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Does a State Construction or Operating Permit depend upon air quality measures or conditions?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are individual gases regulated by your state or local agencies?	Yes No Hydrogen sulfide Ammonia Other:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are measures of odor or individual gas concentrations used by state or local regulations?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Are setback distances established for your rural community?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Do regulations vary based upon size of livestock/ poultry operations?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Do regulations vary based to livestock/poultry species?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Do regulations vary based upon manure-handling system?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Have regulations changed recently? Do you need to change practices to meet new requirements? How long do you have to come into compliance?	Yes No If Yes, summarize:	Yes No Not Applicable Don't Know
Other:	Summarize:

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