EPA drops proposal for added meat and poultry discharge regulations

EPA drops proposal for added meat and poultry discharge regulations

Proposed changes could have resulted in costs of up to $20 billion for large and small processing facilities and up to 340 closures.

EPA Decision Avoids Facility Closures and Unnecessary Economic Impacts, Affirms Poultry Industry’s Wastewater Treatment Efficiency - Oklahoma Farm Report

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week determined that more restrictive federal wastewater regulations and new cost burdens would be harmful for U.S. meat and poultry processing operations. The agency also concluded that the current system of federal, state and local requirements already in place under the Clean Water Act is working effectively. EPA on August 30 issued a decision affirming the current performance of the industry, hi…

EPA Rejects New Wastewater Rules for Meat and Poultry Processors - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will not move forward with additional wastewater discharge regulations for meat and poultry processing facilities, ending a 2024 proposal. Speaking at Christensen […] The post EPA Rejects New Wastewater Rules for Meat and Poultry Processors appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.