All new animal feeding operations which confine more than 300 animal units and/or any animal feeding operation which confines more than 300 head of a species or combination of species not specifically listed under the definition of CAFO as stated in §321.32 of this title (relating to Definitions) and have a potential to discharge into the waters in the state shall notify the executive director of their business name, physical location including a map or hand drawn sketch, mailing address and number of head in confinement. Such notification shall be in writing and signed by the owner/operator and shall be submitted not later than 180 days of the effective date of these rules or commencement of operation, whichever is later. Additionally, should an animal feeding operation covered by this section change ownership or substantially change the number of head in confinement, that operator shall submit an amended notification. No fees are associated with notification under this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §321.43 adopted to be effective July 9, 1990, 15 TexReg 3639; amended to be effective September 18, 1998, 23 TexReg 9354.