The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
An animal waste storage facility that is idle or no longer
used for its intended purpose.
For the purposes of Washington County, the County Conservationist
or his or her designee; and for purposes of other governing entities
(towns, villages, cities) within Washington County, a governmental
employee or contracted firm that is designated by the governing body
to administer this chapter.
Livestock excreta and other materials such as bedding, rain
or other water, soil, hair, feathers, and debris normally included
in animal waste handling operations.
A concrete, wooden, steel, or otherwise fabricated structure,
or an excavated or earthen impoundment specifically designed and made
for the purposes of temporarily storing and holding of animal waste.
Installation of a manure transfer system will be considered a waste
storage facility for purposes of this chapter.
Any person who applies for a permit under this chapter.
A manure conveyance system using structures, conduits, or equipment. It includes transfer through a hopper, reception structure or tank, a pump, channel or conduit. Additional definitions and criteria are listed within the standard as identified in § 119-14.
The signed, written statement issued by the administering
authority under this chapter authorizing the applicant to construct,
install, reconstruct, enlarge, or substantially alter an animal waste
storage facility.
Any person to whom a permit is issued under this chapter.
Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
agency, unincorporated association, municipal corporation, county,
or state agency within Wisconsin, the federal government, or any combination
thereof.
A change to a structure or facility that results in its relocation
or a significant change to the size, depth or configuration, including
replacement of a liner, an increase in the volumetric capacity or
area by greater than 20%, or a change in livestock management from
one species of livestock to another such as cattle to horses.
The Wisconsin version of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service field office Technical Guide published by the Natural Resources
Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Contaminating or rendering unclean or impure the ground-
or surface waters of the state, or making the same injurious to public
health, harmful for commercial or recreational use, or deleterious
to fish, bird, animal, or plant life.
The requirements of this chapter apply to all lands located
in the Village of Richfield, the boundary of which may change from
time to time. Activities subject to regulation include the construction,
installation, reconstruction, enlargement, substantial alteration,
or closure of an animal waste storage facility.
A person is in compliance with this chapter if he or she follows
the procedures of this chapter, receives a permit from the administering
authority before beginning activities subject to regulation under
this section, and complies with the requirements of the permit.
A.Â
Applicable technical standards. The technical standards listed below
shall be adhered to during any activities permitted under the authority
of this chapter. A copy of these standards can be obtained from the
administering authority.
(1)Â
Waste storage facilities. The standards for design and construction
of animal waste storage facilities are those in standards 313 (Waste
Storage Facility), 634 (Manure Transfer) of the Technical Guide. Construction
specifications referenced within the above listed standards shall
also be adhered to. Compliance with standards other than those previously
listed above, including those referenced within the above listed applicable
standards, shall not be required for the purpose of complying with
the provisions of this chapter.
(2)Â
Land application of animal waste. The standard for management and
utilization of animal waste through land application with regard to
preventing water pollution is found in standard 590 (Nutrient Management)
of the Technical Guide.
(3)Â
Abandoned animal waste storage facility. The standard for closure
of animal waste storage facilities is found in standard 360 (Closure
of Waste Impoundments) of the Technical Guide. Construction specifications
referenced within the above listed standards shall also be adhered
to.
(4)Â
Construction site erosion control. The standards for controlling
soil erosion from construction sites are those technical standards
identified, developed, or disseminated by the Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources, as outlined in Ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.Â
Subsequent modification of standards. The standards of the Technical
Guide and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as outlined
in Ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code are adopted and by reference made a
part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. Any future amendment,
revision or modification of the standards incorporated herein are
made part of this chapter unless otherwise acted upon by the Village
Board.
