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New and Expanding Operations -
The permit process for new and expanding operations begins when a
producer submits an application to the DENR for general permit coverage.
The permit application must include completed certification of applicant
and notice of intent forms, plans and specifications signed and stamped
by a South Dakota licensed engineer, a signed operation and maintenance
guideline, a training certification, and a nutrient management plan that
meets all the requirements of the permit. Following DENR’s review and
approval of the permit application, construction of the manure
management system can begin. DENR must be notified when construction
begins to allow for construction inspections as required by state rules.
The project engineer must submit a notice of completion to DENR when
construction of the manure management system is completed. DENR then
issues a Certificate of Compliance and permit coverage to allow new and
expanding facilities to begin using the manure management system.
Existing Operations - The permit process for existing operations
begins when a producer submits an application to DENR for general permit
coverage. The permit application must include completed certification of
applicant and notice of intent forms, a signed operation and maintenance
guideline, a training certification, and a nutrient management plan.
Existing operations without a manure containment system must submit
plans and specifications stamped by a South Dakota licensed engineer for
a manure containment system. Existing operations with a manure
containment system must submit plans and specifications of the existing
structure showing the size and shape of the manure containment
structure, the calculated capacity of the structure, and the existing or
proposed location and elevation of the permanent marker. The producer
shall also submit any information that is available detailing the
construction of the existing structure to include as-built drawings,
cross-sectional views of the structure, and location and type of piping.
In some cases the department may already have approved plans and
specifications for the operation. If the operation’s manure management
system and maximum animal numbers have not changed and the producer is
not having pollution issues occurring because of the existing manure
management system, no additional information regarding the plans and
specifications may be needed. The project engineer must submit a notice
of completion to DENR indicating the plans and specifications are
representative of the facility.
Following DENR’s review and approval of the permit application and an
inspection verifying the plans and specifications accurately represent
the facility, a Certificate of Compliance and permit coverage will be
issued to the producer.
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