- (a) The provisions of this part require all confined animal operations to be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Department of Agriculture.
- (b) Following completion of construction and prior to any operation commencing at the facility, certification that the facility was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications must be submitted to the Department of Agriculture.
(c) This certification must be prepared by:
- (1) The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service;
- (2) A certified water quality technician;
- (3) The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service; or
- (4) A professional engineer registered in the State of Arkansas.
- (d) Authorization to operate the facility will not be issued until the certification is received and reviewed by the Department of Agriculture.