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Intensive pig and poultry farming: how to comply with your permit

Summary

How to meet the standards for intensive pig and poultry farming permits to control the risk of pollution to air, land and water.

This guidance is for holders of intensive pig and poultry farming permits.

The guidance explains the standards (also known as appropriate measures) for controlling the risk of pollution to air, land and water.

You must meet these standards to comply with your environmental permit. Follow this guidance along with your permit.

If you need help

You can contact your local Environment Agency officer if you have questions about this guidance. Or you can contact general enquiries.

Contents

  • When to follow this compliance guidance for intensive pig and poultry farming permits and how it relates to other regulatory requirements.

  • How to meet the management requirements in section 1 of your intensive pig and poultry farming permit.

  • How to meet the operations requirements in section 2 of your intensive pig and poultry farming permit.

  • How to meet the emissions and monitoring requirements in section 3 of your intensive pig and poultry farming permit.

  • How to meet the information requirements in section 4 of your intensive pig and poultry farming permit.