Reinventing Regulation of Agriculture: Alternative Performance Standards for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

James W. Pease () and Darrell J. Bosch

Journal of Agricultural & Applied Economics, 2004, vol. 36, issue 2, pages 277-286

Abstract: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are point sources of pollution and require Clean Water Act permits. The 2003 regulations allow Large CAFOs to propose Alternative Performance Standards (APS) that offer equivalent or better environmental performance than the baseline technology. Principal obstacles to APS success include the complexities of demonstrating superior performance, cost uncertainties for obtaining approval, CAFO risks of participation, inter- and intra-organizational barriers of permitting agencies, and potential lawsuits brought by environmental groups. Despite obstacles, APS offers potential for technology innovations and reduced environmental compliance costs.

Keywords: Clean Water Act; Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation; performance standards; permitting; regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L51 Q51 Q52 Q53 Q55 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)

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