Pre-construction requirements for confinement feeding operations with an animal unit capacity from 501 to 999 animal units and that use formed manure storage.

Non-permitted, Formed Manure Storage - A construction permit is not required. However, a Construction Design Statement (CDS) including a manure management plan must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of construction, even if a manure management plan has been filed before. Some construction requirements and design standards must be met. For specific requirements, see the following:

• Design Plans -- Submit one of the following two items: (Click here for more information on signing a construction design statement or using a professional engineer)
  • Construction Design Statement for Permitted and Non-permitted Sites, Form 542-8068 (*.doc file | *.pdf file) OR
  • Professional Engineer Design Certification, if the site specific design is sealed by a PE. (*.pdf file)
  
  
• Distance Requirements for Construction (*.doc file | *.pdf file)
  • Designated Wetlands, effective for manure management plans received on or after Aug. 23, 2006,*.pdf file
  
  
  
• Fee forms for Non-permitted Sites, Form 542-4021 (*.pdf file)
  
  
• Manure Management Plan Form, Form 542-4000 (*.doc file | *.pdf file, *.xls file)
  • Additional information is available in Appendix A (*.pdf file)
  
  
• Storm Water Plan
  
  
• Water Withdrawal Permit - Form 542-3106
  
  
• An alluvial soils determination must be done prior to the start of any construction. If building in karst areas, upgraded concrete standards may be required. For more information, check Proper Siting Requirements or contact a DNR geologist at (515) 242-6848.