MDE issues CAFO permit; district notes NOI requirement if nutrient management plan current

May 20, 2026

The board discussed the MDE release of a CAFO permit and noted that maintaining an up-to-date nutrient management plan means only a Notice of Intent (NOI) may be required.

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Board members discussed that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released the concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permit and that, per the discussion, if a nutrient management plan is kept current the only permit necessary may be a Notice of Intent (NOI). The board did not record specific farm names or vote on policy changes; the conversation was informational.

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