1501:15-5-03 Seepage from animal waste management facilities.

In order to abate the pollution by animal waste caused by seepage from animal waste management facilities, the owner, operator or person responsible for an existing or planned concentrated animal feeding operation shall design, construct, operate and maintain such facilities, taking into consideration the soils, geology and ground water. Geologic investigations shall be made prior to design and construction of all holding ponds and lagoons to identify the potential for pollution of waters of the state. If a potential problem exists on a prospective new or expansion site, an alternative suitable site shall be selected or appropriate facilities shall be constructed to prevent pollution of waters of the state. If pollution of waters of the state occurs from an existing facility, corrective measures shall be taken.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/18/2005 and 07/18/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 1511.02(E)

Rule Amplifies: 1511.02, 1515.08

Prior Effective Dates: 11/1/79, 5/1/89, 5/7/92