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Livestock Protection: No Permits for Biological Process Emissions

This new law aims to protect farmers and livestock producers from needing special permits for gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide or methane, that naturally arise from biological processes associated with animal production. This means that agricultural activities in this area will not be burdened with additional regulatory requirements, which could impact food prices and farm operating costs.
Key points
The act prohibits issuing permits for carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, water vapor, or methane emissions resulting from biological processes in livestock production.
This change aims to reduce regulatory burdens for farmers and livestock producers, potentially affecting food production costs.
Thanks to this act, livestock producers will not need to apply for special permits for gases that are a natural outcome of their operations.
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Additional Information
Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2021
Print number: S 1475
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-04-29