EPA ends 20-years of regulatory uncertainty for livestock farmers
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11/2/2026
On October 30, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will not develop emissions estimates as part of the 2005 Animal Feeding Operations Consent Agreement and Final Order (2005 Air Compliance Agreement). EPA’s enforcement office will work to end obligations under that agreement. Together, these actions bring closure to an agreement that has left thousands of...
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