Environmental Programs

The goal of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's Environmental Program is to serve as the industry resource for environmental concerns. For specific program information, use the category tabs.

  • Regulatory Issues
  • DHS CFATS
  • Poultry Wastewater Operators Training Program
  • Award Programs
  • Training Programs

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARD

Resources

Workshop on DHS CFATS Rule for Poultry Operations

USPOULTRY Developed Documents

CFATS Documents

These documents were obtained from the DHS Web site as of the dates noted below. Dated revisions and updates will be added as they become available; however, users are advised to go to www.dhs.gov/chemicalsecurity prior to filing and registration of top-screen documents to ensure the use of current DHS forms. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. The program is a free download here.

Links

Poultry Wastewater Operators Training Program - November 15-16, 2011, Salisbury, Maryland

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has developed a Poultry Wastewater Operators Training Program. The course introduces students to the regulatory structure governing poultry plant effluents; provides a primer in math, chemistry, and microbiology; and covers the predominant equipment and systems used to properly treat poultry effluent prior to discharge. The course is primarily geared toward operators and supervisors involved in poultry wastewater treatment for two years or less. The course will be led by Paul Bredwell, vice president, environmental programs, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. All attendees will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Class size is limited to 20 people. Registrations are processed on a first-come first-served basis.

The seminar begins with sign-in from 8 - 8:30 a.m. Sessions are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 8:30 a.m. - approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The enrollment fee is $195 per person for USPOULTRY member company representatives and $390 per person for nonmember company representatives. The fee covers lunch on both days.

The next Wastewater Operators Training Class will be held at the Perdue Training Center, 800 Albert Street, Salisbury, MD 21804, November 15-16, 2011.

A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites Fruitland-Salisbury South, 304 Prosperity Lane, Fruitland, MD 21826. Cut-Off Date for hotel rooms: October 31, 2011. Room rate: $64 per night, single or double. Click here to reserve a room or call 410.548.1282 to reserve by phone. You must mention USPOULTRY to get our rate.

Registration:
Register here.

Wastewater Operators Manual
Table of Contents
Sample Section

Process Flow Diagrams
Master Flow Diagram
Poultry Byproducts Processing
Poultry First Processing Facility Water Use Schematic
Further Processing Facility Flow and Water Use Schematic
DAF Pretreatment System

Note: all classes are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient registration. If you have suggestions where future classes should be held, please e-mail Paul Bredwell.

2012 CLEAN WATER AWARD

The Clean Water Award recognizes outstanding wastewater treatment facilities operated by poultry companies.
An award is presented yearly in two categories: full treatment and partial treatment.

2012 Clean Water Award Application


2011 Winner
The winner for the pre-treatment category was Keystone Foods LLC, with David Toddes (left), Director of Environmental Programs, and Jason Shell (middle), Plant Manager for the Gadsden, Alabama location accepting the award from Dr. Brian Kiepper (right), University of Georgia, a member of the selection committee.
 
2011 Winner
The winner for the full treatment category was Perdue Farms, Perry, Georgia with Melissa Molaison (left), Water Systems Manager, accepting the award from Dr. Brian Kiepper (right), University of Georgia, a member of the selection committee.


Honorable Mention
The honorable mention award for full treatment was won by American Proteins, Cuthbert, Georgia with Chris Jones (left), accepting the award from Dr. Brian Kiepper (right), University of Georgia, a member of the selection committee.

 


FAMILY FARM ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship
by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. The award program is open to family-owned
poultry growers or egg producers who supply a product to a USPOULTRY member or an independent
producer who is a USPOULTRY member.

Awards are presented once each year. Typically one award is given to a family farm from each geographic region
in the United States.

Application Questionaire
Application Rules & Instructions
Family Farm Award Outline

2011 FAMILY FARM ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

 
North Central Winner, Shoemaker Farm - Burlington, West Virginia   Northeast Winner, Lucky Charms Farm - Weyers Cave, Virginia
 
South Central Winner, Plemmons Farm - Iberia, Missouri
  South East Winner, Huneycutt Brothers' Farm - Albemarle. North Carolina
 
South West Winner, Maxim Production Company - Boling, Texas
  West Region Winner- Mitchell Farms - Elk Grove, California


2011 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award SEMI-FINALISTS
Region Farm Name Location
North Central Stoller Farms Van Wert, Ohio
Northeast Rainbow Hill Farm Harrisonburg, Virginia
South Central Rocky Ridge Ranch Booneville, Arkansas
Southeast Baker Brothers Obion, Tennessee
Southwest Holcombe Farms Jay, Oklahoma

 


DVDThe Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training Program provides the history and rationale behind the development of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting program and also details the requirements of an acceptable Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan.

 

DVDThe Carbon Footprint Estimation Toolkit assists facilities in evaluating their carbon footprint. It was developed in response to the
Environmental Protection Agency's greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements and potential GHG regulatory requirements
associated with Greenhouse Gases Tailoring Rule.

 

 

 

 



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