Guidance, Policies and Fact Sheets

Environmental Agriculture Program

General Guidance for Animal Feeding Operations (AFO)

•   AFO or CAFO - Designation Flow Chart  
•   Criteria for Timely Submittal of Documents  
•   HCSFO Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Guidance  
•   CAFO Depth Marker Installation Guidance  
•   Hay Storage Siting Index   
•   Impoundment Management Guidance   
•   Horse AFO Manure Management Guidance    
•   Horse AFO Manure Management Guidance (en Español)    

HCSFO Policies

•   HCSFO Aerobic Conditions (BOD/DO) Testing Policy  
•   HCSFO Odor Complaint Policy   
•   HCSFO Olfactometry Policy for Alternative Aerobic Covers   
•   HCSFO Scentometry (Odor Concentration Measurement) Policy   
•   HCSFO Total Volatile Solids (TVS) Test Policy 
•   HCSFO Firefighting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CAFO Fact Sheets

•   Regulation 81: Colorado Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) Fact Sheet  
•   Regulation 81: Non-Permitted Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Fact Sheet   
•   Regulation 81: Groundwater Protection Requirements Fact Sheet     

If you would like a copy of any of these forms in MSWord or MSExcel, please email cdphe.cafo@state.co.us and specify which form you would like.

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