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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE A CONSTRUCTION & OPERATING PERMIT
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
NPDES and State Permits Section
Permits and Engineering Division
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is issuing notice to provide an opportunity for any interested person to submit written comments, objections, and/or hearing requests concerning the revocation of a Construction and Operating Permit issued to the following concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO).
The Public Comment period will run from January 2, 2025, through February 3, 2025
Chris Reimers
Bluestem Systems LLC – Stanton County 1
350 21st Rd
West Point NE 68788
The Department proposes to revoke the Construction and Operating Permit issued to the CAFO located in the SW ¼, NW ¼, & NW ¼, SW ¼, Section 21, Township 23N, Range 03E Stanton County, Nebraska.
This proposed revocation is based on a written request to revoke the Construction and Operating Permit because there are no plans to construct this facility. At the time of the request for revocation this facility has not been constructed. If the facility wants to construct in the future a Construction and Operating Application will need to be submitted and approved.
Revocation of this permit by the Department does not relieve the operation of other duties and responsibilities under the Nebraska Environmental Protection Act, the Nebraska Livestock Waste Management Act or Title 130. Principally, the operation is responsible for preventing any discharge of livestock waste to waters of the State. Department staff will conduct periodic inspections of the operation to monitor compliance with these regulatory requirements. Violations of state regulations could result in fines, civil or criminal penalties or removal of the livestock from the operation. If, in the future, the CAFO would seek to expand or modify its current operating style, they must first request an inspection by the Department prior to starting construction or implementing any modifications.
The fact sheet and other public information are available for review and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays, excluding holidays at the Department's Telephone (402) 471-2186; FAX: (402) 471-2909; or E-Mail: ndee.records@nebraska.gov. Individuals requiring special accommodations or alternate formats of materials should notify the Department by calling (402) 471-2186. TDD users should call (800) 833-7352 and ask the relay operator to call the Department at (402) 471-2186. Please include the above name and legal description of the concentrated animal feeding operation.
All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final decision for revocation of the Construction and Operating Permit. A request for a public hearing must be submitted in writing and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at a hearing. A determination to hold a hearing will be based on factual environmental or regulatory considerations. All public comments and requests for hearings may be submitted in writing to: NPDES and State Permits Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and NDEE does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in or oppose action protected/prohibited by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.
FACT SHEET
INTENT TO REVOKE CCONSTRUCTION & OPERATING PERMIT
In accordance with Title 115, Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) intends to revoke a Construction and Operating issued to the concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) listed below. The Department has determined that this CAFO shall no longer be subject to the permit requirements described in Title 130, Livestock Waste Control Regulations. The basis for such a determination is provided below.
Name of Operation | Bluestem Systems LLC - Stanton County 1 |
Authorized Representative | Chris Reimers |
Address City/State/Zip Code | 350 21st Rd West Point NE 68788 |
Legal Description | SW 1/4, NW 1/4, & NW 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 21, Township 23N, Range 03E, Stanton County |
Type of Permit and Issuance Date | Construction and Operating Permit issued on April 11, 2022 |
Animal Capacity and Type | 30,000 Head of Swine < 55 lbs. OR 15,000 Head of Swine ≥ 55 lbs. |
Current Ownership | Chris Reimers |
Basis for Revocation | Operation is no longer going to be constructed. |
Regulatory Requirements for any Owner or Operator seeking to resume feeding as a large or medium Animal Feeding Operation at the location described above* | Any person owning or operating a large or medium animal feeding operation that does not have an NPDES permit, construction approval, operating permit or construction and operating permit and has not been notified that no permit is required shall submit an inspection request to the Department on a form provided by the Department. An inspection fee shall accompany the inspection request.
Any person who owns or operates an animal feeding operation shall not:
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End of Public Comment Period | February 3, 2025 |
*This summary of regulatory requirements for animal feeding operation owners or operators is collected from Title 130, Livestock Waste Control Regulations, Chapter 2. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive list of requirements, please refer to Title 130 in its entirety for a complete listing of regulatory obligations.
The draft revocation letter, draft exemption letter, inspection report and other public information are available for review and copying at the Lincoln office by contacting the Records Management Section, Telephone: (402) 471-3557; FAX: (402) 471-2909; or E-Mail: ndee.records@nebraska.gov.
All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final decision on whether revoke the permit. A request for public hearing must be submitted in writing and state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at a hearing. A determination to hold a hearing will be based on factual environmental or regulatory considerations. All public comments and requests for hearings may be submitted in writing to: NPDES and State Permits Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-8922.
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and NDEE does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in or oppose action protected/prohibited by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.