Animal Waste and the Environment EPA Regulation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal industry.

Environmental law.

Water--Pollution.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2003

Summary:

Reviews EPA regulation of waste discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Describes revised CAFO environmental rules, background of previous Clean Water Act rules, and the Clinton Administration proposal. Examines perspectives of key interest groups on proposed and final regulations. Identifies several issues of Congressional interest including adequacy of funding, research needs, oversight of rule implementation, and possible need for legislation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Animal Waste and the Environment

Publisher Number:

CRS-2003-RSI-0028

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