The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division, (WDEQ/SHWD) is initiating an informal public comment opportunity related to a new proposed Solid Waste Rule (SWR) specific to livestock disposal regulations.
The proposed SWR Chapter 19: Livestock Disposal Regulations includes requirements for the disposal of livestock mortality wastes generated from meat processing operations. The proposed rule includes standards for the location, design and construction, operation, recordkeeping, and closure of livestock wastes disposed of at eligible meat processing facilities.
Written and electronic comments on the proposed rule that WDEQ/SHWD is considering may be submitted beginning January 16, 2025 and ending at 5:00 p.m. (MST) on March 3, 2025. Written comments may be directed to Jody Weikart, 200 West 17th Street, Suite 200, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002; or faxed to 307-635-1784. Electronic comments may be submitted online at: http://shw.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com.
Questions regarding this proposed rule may be directed to Jody Weikart at [email protected] or (307) 777-3501.
An electronic copy of this notice and a copy of the proposed rule is available at: https://deq.wyoming.gov/shwd/proposed-rules/
The proposed rule may be discussed at a future Water and Waste Advisory Board Meeting with another opportunity for public comment. Information regarding upcoming WWAB meetings are available at: https://deq.wyoming.gov/shwd/wwab/
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternative formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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