Koehler Farms
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN
APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMIT
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
Permitting and Engineering Division
Lincoln, Nebraska
Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. Stat. 54-2425 (4) as amended, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is issuing notice to provide an opportunity for any interested person to submit written comments on the proposed decision for the following concentrated animal feeding operation.
This public comment period will be from July 2, 2025 through August 4, 2025. Comments made should pertain to issues for which the Department has authority under the Livestock Waste Management Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 54-2416 through 54-2435).
Jared Koehler
Koehler Farms (NDEE ID: 67916)
55431 Hwy 20
McLean, NE 68747
The operation’s proposed livestock waste control facilities (LWCF) will be located in the SW 1/4, Section 28, Township 28N, Range 01W, Pierce County, Nebraska. The application proposes the construction of three debris basins, one holding pond, one lift station, and one clean water diversion.
The application indicates an existing maximum capacity of 999 head of exempted Feeder Cattle proposes a new maximum capacity of 5,000 head of Feeder Cattle.
The Department has reviewed the application to ensure compliance with the Livestock Waste Management Act and Title 130 – Livestock Waste Control Regulations. Currently, the Department intends to approve the application for a Construction and Operating Permit. Upon completion of review of any written comments received, the Department will make a final decision on the permit application and respond to any comments.
The application and other public information is available for review and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays at the Department's Office, 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 100, Lincoln, Nebraska, telephone (402) 471-2186. Individuals requiring special accommodation 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 animal feeding operation.
All comments should be sent to: Livestock Section, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 100, Lincoln, Nebraska 68521.
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.