. Agri-news. Agriculture. October 14,2002 Guide for CFOs, seasonal feeding and bedding sites Livestock producers, municipalities and Albertans have a new information tool to help them better understand and implement recent amendments to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) The changes to AOPA lay a foundation for environmental standards in the province's livestock industry and enhance the approval process for Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) The new 16-pagc Reference Guide: Agricultural Operation Practices Act outlines the regulations and producers' new responsibilities under AOPA
. Agri-news. Agriculture. October 14,2002 Guide for CFOs, seasonal feeding and bedding sites Livestock producers, municipalities and Albertans have a new information tool to help them better understand and implement recent amendments to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) The changes to AOPA lay a foundation for environmental standards in the province's livestock industry and enhance the approval process for Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) The new 16-pagc Reference Guide: Agricultural Operation Practices Act outlines the regulations and producers' new responsibilities under AOPA. "Amendments to AOPA set new standards for environmental management of Alberta's livestock industry," says Louise Starling, head of the Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development's environmental and livestock welfare branch. "It's our goal to help producers, municipalities and the public understand and implement the new standards defined in the ; The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) administers AOPA, including a one-window process for siting and approval of applications for new and expanding CFOs The NRCB is also responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with province-wide standards and permit conditions in NRCB approvals and existing municipal permits. Oriented towards producers, the new guide leads readers through the legislation Key points include: • nuisance provisions related to odour, noise, dust, smoke and other disturbances resulting from agricultural operations • siting of livestock production facilities to minimize nuisance and protect the environment • approval, registration and authorization required • manure storage standards for all livestock production including CFOs and anyone who handles or stores manure • seasonal feeding and bedding site management • application of livestock manure, including record keeping soil nutrient levels for all livestock producers and other manure users protection
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