001 Each application for a construction and operating permit shall include the following:

001.01 The application fee;

001.02 A completed Form B (see Appendix B);

001.03 A completed Applicant Disclosure (see Appendix C);

001.04 A completed nutrient management plan and supporting documentation as specified in Chapter 14;

001.05 A description of the methods that will be implemented to ensure the facility is constructed in accordance with the applicable design criteria and these regulations. At a minimum, this shall include liner design, construction, and testing; pipe size and type of material; pipe placement verification; sealing of joints or seams in concrete, steel, or flexible membrane liners; placement of splash pads or other protective devices; and other items which may be design specific as determined by the Department, such as lift stations or manholes;

001.06 A detailed construction quality assurance plan for the construction of the livestock waste control facility for any large concentrated animal feeding operation;

001.07 Supporting geotechnical reports as necessary to support design calculations and ground water information, with appropriate copies from the source of the information;

001.08 Written evidence that any necessary approvals related to the animal feeding operation from the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources for any dam structures or for the storage of runoff from any non-feedlot contributing drainage area have been obtained; and

001.09 For a large concentrated animal feeding operation, a plan describing best management practices to minimize odors from the animal feeding operation, the facility, and the disposal of livestock waste. At a minimum, the plan should describe the following:

001.09A Considerations given to the location of the animal feeding operation, facility and application area;
001.09B Selection of size and type of facility to minimize odors, and facilitate management of waste;
001.09C Management procedures to be incorporated in operation of the facility; and
001.09D Methods and scheduling procedures to minimize odors during application.

001.10 Five copies of the complete application in addition to the original.

002.01 The application fee;

002.02 A completed Form B (see Appendix B);

002.03 A completed Applicant Disclosure (see Appendix C);

002.04 A detailed description of the major modification requested. For a major modification involving construction, include the appropriate construction details listed in Section 001.06 through Section 001.09 above;

002.05 A completed nutrient management plan and supporting documentation as specified in Chapter 14, unless such information has been previously submitted and is unchanged;
002.06 Five copies of the application in addition to the original.

006.01 Comply with any construction or compliance schedule established by the Department;

006.02 Submit reports and supporting documentation, as required by the Department, to verify compliance with any approved plan;

006.03 Certify, and ensure that the designer, if applicable, likewise certifies, that the facility was constructed pursuant to the application approved by the Department;

006.04 Comply with the nutrient management plan, as described in Chapter 14 of this Title;

006.05 Submit plans for the design, installation and operation of a ground water monitoring system, when required by the Department;
006.06 Implement ground water monitoring within the timeframe approved by the Department and continue monitoring, if required by the Department pursuant to Chapter 13, until the Department determines it is no longer necessary;

006.07 Follow any additional terms or conditions deemed necessary by the Department to ensure compliance with these regulations; and

006.08 If required by the permit, complete, individually or through an authorized representative or employee, a land application training program approved by the Department within 180 days of construction approval or permit coverage unless such training was satisfactorily completed in the previous 5 years. Additional training is required every 5 years. The approval- or permit-holder is responsible for ensuring that the required training is maintained. Records of training shall be kept by the approval- or permit-holder.