Opinion ID: 1583148
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Heading: nebraska's department of environmental quality

Text: In 1993, Feeders was issued a permit by Nebraska's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to operate a livestock waste control facility for 980 head of cattle. However, a site inspection by DEQ in October 1999 revealed that Feeders had about 4,300 head of cattle in its confinement facility. Subsequently, DEQ demanded that Feeders obtain the appropriate operation and construction permits from DEQ to bring the cattle confinement facility into compliance with applicable state regulations. After finally complying with DEQ requirements, Feeders was issued a livestock waste control facility operating permit in December 2002 for 5,000 head of cattle. That operating permit was reissued by DEQ in February 2004 after Stange and Rus purchased Feeders.