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Find out whether your feedlot needs to register, to get an environmental review, or apply for a permit.
The MPCA regulates most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure-handling facilities.
Construction and interim feedlot permit forms
Information for larger feedlot owners on the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) permits for construction and operation permits in Minnesota.
In most of Minnesota’s livestock-dense counties, feedlot oversight is a cooperative effort between the MPCA and county government.
MPCA rules govern the collection, transportation, storage, processing, and land application of animal manure and other livestock operation wastes.
The MPCA is proposing to amend Minnesota Rules governing animal feedlots.
Forms, guidance, and assistance to apply for an air quality permit.
Nearly all feedlot owners are required to register with the state and update their registration information every four years, unless they have applied for a permit recently. This page includes information about how to register.
Training resources for feedlot officers in Minnesota.
MPCA's environmental review process for feedlots operates according to the rules of the Environmental Quality Board.
Proposed changes to permits that regulate the state’s largest animal feedlots target nitrate pollution statewide.
Image Whenever feedlot construction or expansion is proposed, the MPCA or delegated county feedlot officer must be notified, even if a permit is not…
Prior to submitting this form, please verify that the information you are requesting is not already available on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency science and data page.Requester informationThe…
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today took another step forward in addressing nitrate pollution statewide by issuing updated water permits for about 1,000 large feedlot operations. These permits take effect when the current ones expire.
Application forms and instructions for applying for wastewater permits.
Feedlot nutrient and manure management
Many industrial by-products are good candidates for land application based on their nutrient content.
Where possible, permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for reissuance and administrative amendments.
Part 70 Reissuance application formsStarting July 1, 2020, Individual permit holders must use MPCA's e-Services to apply for air permit reissuance.Paper reissuance applications will only be accepted…