Livestock manure was never intended to be regulated as Superfund waste, despite efforts of some local governments to do so. NCBA Director of Environmental Issues Tamara Thies (pronounced: thees) says the cattle industry and other livestock interests need to convince Congress to clarify its intent. 

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Thies credited many members of Congress for their support, including Sens. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) and Sam Brownback (R-Kan.).

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She added that Superfund’s legislative history clearly excludes manure and in fact specifically excludes fertilizer.

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Two lawsuits – one in Texas and one in Oklahoma – are of particular concern.

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Theis emphasized that these actions could have disastrous consequences for Agriculture.

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She added that CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) Regulations and other regulatory measures are very appropriate ways of regulating manure, but Superfund regulations certainly are not.

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