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i <br /> � 1 <br /> Fact Sheet No. 3 For Dairies <br /> Page 2 <br /> local regulations that apply to dairies. The most important federal laws are discussed below. The state and <br /> federal agencies that may be involved in enforcing compliance with the laws are also discussed below. <br /> The Clean Water Act (CWA) is federal law established for protection of surface water, and is enforced by <br /> the USEPA and the RWQCBs. The CWA establishes the NPDES program (described in Fact Sheet No. <br /> Dairies) and provides for enforcement actions includingfinper 1 for <br /> CWA allows for "third party" lawsuits under which part of a fine us given to the person reporting the of violation. The <br /> violation. <br /> The Safe Drinking Water Act is federal law established for protection of groundwater. The law is <br /> enforced by the USEPA, and sets allowable levels of specific chemicals, including nitrate, in drinking water <br /> F, <br /> supplies. <br /> The following agencies are involved in protection of the environment and enforce state and/or federal laws <br /> I <br /> and regulations that apply to the management and disposal of animal wastes: <br /> i <br /> State De artment of Fish and Game (CDFG) This agency has regulations prohibiting discharges of waste <br /> 4 that can adversely impact aquatic habitat. Any fines imposed for violation of CDFG regulations are in <br /> addition to any enforcement actions taken by the RWQCB or other regulatory agencies. <br /> nit d State. En it nm ntal Protectign Agency (USEPA) The USEPA enforces the Clean Water Act <br /> and the Safe Drinking Water Act and can impose fines for violation of those laws. Many dairies must' <br /> obtain a federal NPDES storm water permit (please see Fact Sheet For Dairies, No. 1 for more <br /> information on this subject). If a dairy does not have a NPDES storm water permit, and wastewater is <br /> discharged into a watercourse other that during a 25-year 24-hour storm, the USEPA can impose. <br /> substantial fines. The fines imposed by USEPA are in addition to any enforcement.actions taken by the <br /> RWQCB or other regulatory agencies, <br /> requirements for design and/or management of waste <br /> F4` unt Health D artm nts Depending on the county, the local health department may have <br /> ae to <br /> impose,penalties for improper management of animalf wastes sor may referTcases to he county <br /> y d strict <br /> attorney's office for enforcement. <br /> Atiorne s acPial rosecutors County District Attorneys, the California State Attorney General, <br /> attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice, and other state and federal prosecutors can request courts <br /> to order corrections in waste management practices that do not comply with applicable federal, state, <br /> and local laws. The courts can also impose financial penalties f <br /> or violations of those the courts can impose criminal penalties, including a ail sentence, for certain violas o]s. The oraws. N ders n <br /> and/or penalties imposed by state and federal courts can be in addition to any enforcement actions taken <br /> by the RWQCB or other regulatory agencies. <br /> For more information about the water quality programs that apply to confined animal facilities, contact the <br /> F RWQCB dairy regulatory staff at the following offices: <br /> a Sacramento (916) 255-3000 <br /> FFresno (559) 445-5116 <br /> a Redding---- (916) 224-4845 <br /> i <br /> Fs-#3d.doe j <br /> i <br />