Livestock Waste Management Practices And Legilation Outside Br

Washington
Under the Water Pollution Control Act the State Department of Ecology has
proposed for a permitting process which seeks to insure that manure or
contaminated wastewater does not reach streams or groundwater.
Canada
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In Canada, the provinces have the primary jurisdictional responsibility and
authority for the regulation of livestock waste management under legislation with
special exceptions. Province specific legislation includes:
Alberta
The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Health Act,
Planning Act, and Agricultural Operations Practices Act combine to provide
municipalities with the authority to set bylaws; for example control intensive
livestock operation location and waste management.
Manitoba
The Environmental and Public Health Acts provide authority for the provincial
Livestock Production Operation Regulation.
New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Water and environmental protection legislation (Clean Water Act, Water
Protection Act, Act Respecting Water and Water Courses) are key to Maritimes
livestock waste management approaches.
Ontario
The Environmental Protection Act, Health Promotion and Protection Act,
Planning Act, Water Resources Act and Farm Practices Protection Act provide
the framework legislation for regulations and policy.
Quebec
With the most stringent regulations in Canada, the Environmental Quality Act
integrates efforts to manage livestock waste including potential water and air
pollution.