Overview of the MPCA Feedlot Tech Team and Construction Resources
This document presents an overview of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Feedlot Tech Team, including key members and their contact details. It outlines essential checklists for construction inspections, identifies reasons to contact the Tech Team, and highlights various resources available for construction and expansion permitting. Topics include liner specifications, unsuitable soils, and engineering plan clarifications. Additional resources such as the LMSA Handbook and MinnFARM Factsheets are also mentioned, providing valuable information for those involved in feedlot construction and management.
Overview of the MPCA Feedlot Tech Team and Construction Resources
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Presented by Allison Remer March 12, 2014 Feedlot Tech Team
Overview • Introduce the MPCA Tech Team • Checklists • Construction Inspections • Other Resources Available • In the works…
Team Members • Kim Brynildson • St. Paul (651)757-2250 • George Schwint • Willmar (320)441-6971 • Toby Sunderland • Willmar (320)441-6971 • Allison Remer • St. Paul (651)757-2062
Reasons to Contact The Tech Team • Unpermitted Basin • Removal of Bedrock • Questions on Plans… • Potential Karst Regions • Missing Information • Liner Specifications • Clarification on Requirements • PCA will walk through for first couple plans with you • Construction Issues… • Unsuitable soils/liner • Concrete not curing properly • Earthen Basins • Feel free to contract MPCA
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Would you contact an Engineer? • Yes • No • Maybe
Engineering Plan Checklists • Concrete Checklist CFO Toolbox: • III. Construction/Expansion Permitting • Non-Concrete Checklist • Can be found on the CFO Toolbox: • III. Construction/Expansion Permitting
Construction Inspections • Construction Inspection Form for Liquid Manure Storage Areas • Can be found on the CFO Toolbox: • III. Construction/Expansion Permitting
When to do a construction inspection? • Key Points of Construction • Subgrade preparation • Liner installation • Footings/Floor, Rebar config for walls, Wall pour • Post construction • Check for defects • Request from CFO, Owner, Engineer • Complaints
What to take on a construction inspection? • Identification • Business Card • Camera • Boots • Ladder • Paint/Marking pen • Tape Measure • Copy of the plans • Copy of Permit • Checklists • Construction Checklist • Compliance (if applicable)
Other Resources • MMP Planner • Construction of Poultry Barn Floors • Manure Stockpiling Technical Guidelines • MinnFARMVersion 2.3
In the works… • LMSA Handbook • MinnFARM Factsheets • MinnFARM - Data Entry • Revised MinnFARM - Site Prep -FACT-SHEET • Site Closure • Factsheet • Cover Letter