Increasing separation distance requirements between a confinement feeding operation structure and certain locations, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

AIR QUALITY.202 imposes a separation distance between a structure and a number of benefited locations including a residence. The amount of the separation distance required depends upon: (1) when the confinement feeding operation structure was constructed or expanded, and (2) the size of the confinement feeding operation. The bill increases by 500 feet the separation distances between a structure constructed or expanded on or after the bill’s effective date and a residence. Different separation distance requirements apply depending on whether the residence is located within or outside the limits of a city.206 which provides an exception for a qualified operation structure that treats manure using aeration.204 imposes a separation distance between the land where liquid manure is applied and a benefited location.205. WATER QUALITY.310 imposes a separation distance between a structure and a major water source or minor water source.102 defines a major water source to include a lake, reservoir, river, or stream capable of supporting a floating vessel carrying one or more persons during a total of a six-month period in one out of years. The bill increases by 100 feet the separation distance between a structure and both types of water sources. ENFORCEMENT AND CIVIL PENALTIES.103).602 provides for civil penalties that may be assessed for violations of air quality regulations.109, which provides for the administrative assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000.603 provides for civil penalties that may be assessed for violations of water quality regulations.191, which provides for a general civil penalty assessed judicially of up to $5,000. EFFECTIVE DATE. The bill takes effect upon enactment.