Paul Bredwell, Executive Vice-president of USPOULTRY for Regulatory Programs updated current issues at the 2023 Environmental Management Seminar. Items of concerns to the poultry industry include:-
- Waters of the U.S. Rule that has been the subject of litigation for many years through three administrations.
- Anticipated Effluent Limitation Guidelines due for release in December.
- Petition to revise the Clean Water Act, applicable to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).
- Emergency planning and community right-to-know reporting requirements.
- Regulations relating to polyfluoroalkyl substances that contaminate drinking water.
His presentation was supplemented by contributions from Dr. Morgan Teachey with the Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. Teachey reviewed the Effluent Limitation Guidelines emphasizing that the industry and environmental advocacy groups will have the opportunity to comment on proposals in advance of the Final Rule projected for August 2025. Litigation will commence shortly thereafter!