Is Manure Toxic Waste? Senate Committee Argues Over Animal Agriculture |
| Published: September 9, 2007, 3:45 pm |
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A Senate committee hearing last week brought out some sharply contrasting views on federal environmental regulation of livestock production, and an Iowa official was among those on a panel of speakers voicing opinions.The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., was convened to hear testimony on confined animal feeding operations and whether manure should be considered a toxic waste. Iowa Department of Natural Resources air quality bureau chief Catharine Fitzsimmons was among the panel of experts who testified at the hearing. She testified on behalf of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, calling for strict enforcement of federal environmental laws on livestock operations. "If CAFOs emit air pollutants that exceed thresholds, or reportable quantities, then just like any other sources of pollution, CAFOs should comply with environmental law," she said.The argument stems from the changing nature of animal agriculture -- [ Full article ] |
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