Poultry CAFO Compliance Checklist
A poultry CAFO compliance checklist for reviewing permit, record and practice requirements that may apply to large operations. Producers use it to prepare for inspections and stay organized.
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What is on this checklist
- Determine whether your operation meets CAFO definition
- Permit status confirmed
- Nutrient management plan written
- Manure storage inspected
- Land application records kept
- Water protection measures in place
- Mortality handling documented
- Training records current
- Agency contacts recorded
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and TCEQ.
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