Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF DIRECTOR CONCERNING BEEF CATTLE ANIMAL
FEEDING OPERATIONS. (1) The director of the department of agriculture through
the division of animal industries is authorized to regulate beef cattle animal
feeding operations to protect state natural resources, including surface water
and ground water.
(2) In order to carry out its duties under this chapter, the department
shall be the responsible state department to prevent any ground water
contamination from beef cattle animal feeding operations as provided under
section 39-120, Idaho Code.
(3) The director shall have the authority to exercise any other
authorities delegated by the director of the department of environmental
quality regarding the protection of ground water, surface water and other
natural resources associated with confined animal feeding operations, and this
shall be the authority for the director of the department of environmental
quality to so delegate.
(4) The director of the department of environmental quality shall consult
with the director of the department of agriculture before certifying
discharges from beef cattle animal feeding operations as provided under 33
U.S.C. section 1341.

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