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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. ofSubagency 0011 - Water QualityChapter 20 - PERMITTING, DESIGN AND OPERATION STANDARDS CONFINED SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS
Part A - INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 20-22 - Relationship to Other Programs

020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-22

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Section 20-22 - Relationship to Other Programs

(a) The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division requires new sources of air emissions to obtain a permit. The disposal of dead swine by incineration is considered such a source.

(b) The Wyoming State Engineer regulates the appropriation and use of water and the safety of dams.

  • (i) All water well construction requires a permit from the State Engineer. Appropriate water rights must be granted by the State Engineer before the use or detention of surface water.
  • (ii) Lagoons with above ground berms or dikes may be subject to regulations administered by the State Engineer governing safety of dams.

(c) The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division requires a storm water permit for construction activities including clearing, grading, and excavation activities that disturb a total land area as designated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulations.

(d) Approval of a permit for a confined swine feeding operation does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to comply with any local requirements including land use, zoning, or permitting requirements established by any local government.

020-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-22

Amended, Eff. 6/29/2018.