Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Water Quality General Permit

Requirements and options for the treatment and discharge of process water, storm water, or both from operations that qualify for coverage under General Permit TXG920000.

	Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: Do I Need a Water Quality Permit? If you are starting a new concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Texas, read this page to find out whether you need a water quality permit from the TCEQ.
	Delinquent Fees and Penalties Will Affect Processing Applications Effective Sept. 1, 2006, the TCEQ does not issue, amend, or renew permits, registrations, certifications, or licenses to an entity or person** who is delinquent on any penalties or fees.

Topics Under This Category:

	Existing CAFO: Obtaining Coverage Under General Permit TXG920000 Steps to qualify and apply for renewal of an existing CAFO under this water quality general permit.
	Expanded CAFO: Obtaining Coverage Under General Permit TXG920000 How to apply for coverage for a significantly expanded CAFO under Texas water quality General Permit TXG920000.
	General Permit Storm Water and General Permit Wastewater Fee Answers commonly asked questions from those billed for these annual fees, and provides agency contacts for more detailed questions.
	New CAFO: Obtaining Coverage Under General Permit TXG920000 Steps to qualify and apply for coverage for a new CAFO under this water quality general permit.
	Water Quality General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: Do I Qualify? CAFO definitions, coverage limitations, authorization process for CAFO general permits.
	Water Quality General Permits Authorization and Application Query Check the status of permits or applications covered under water quality general permits.
	What Are Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations? When Must One Have a Permit? Defines "concentrated animal feeding operation" (CAFO), based on the type or types of animals on site and the number of each type of animal on site.