Dugan Cattle Co., LLC
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Notice of Intent to Issue NPDES Individual Permit Renewal
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
NPDES and State Permits Section
Lincoln, Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Department) is providing notice and an opportunity for interested persons to submit written comments, objections, or requests for a hearing regarding the reissuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the following concentrated animal feeding operation.
Public Comment Period: June 25, 2025 through July 25, 2025
Applicant Information
Name: Dustin Dugan
Operation: Dugan Cattle Co., LLC
Address: 2129 Inman Road, St. Paul, NE 68873
Permit Description
The Department proposes to reissue an NPDES permit for an operation located in the SE 1/4, Section 21, Township 16N, Range 10W, Howard County, Nebraska.
The permit would be issued for up to five years and would establish requirements to prevent pollutant discharges and comply with Department regulations. The application includes a nutrient management plan used to develop permit conditions.
Access to Documents
Draft permits, nutrient management plans, and related materials are available for review between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays (excluding holidays).
- Phone: (402) 471-2186
- Email: ndee.records@nebraska.gov
- Fax: (402) 471-2909
Individuals requiring accommodations or alternate formats should contact the Department at (402) 471-2186. TDD users may call (800) 833-7352.
Public Comments and Hearings
All comments received during the public comment period will be considered in the final decision.
Requests for a public hearing must be submitted in writing and must describe the issues to be raised. A hearing will be held if warranted by environmental or regulatory considerations.
Livestock Section
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Ste 100
Lincoln, Nebraska 68521
Fact Sheet
Permit Details
Application Number
NE0136697 (DWEE ID: 66521)
Name of Applicant
Dustin Dugan
Name of Operation
Dugan Cattle Co., LLC
Authorized Representative
Dustin Dugan
Address
2129 Inman Road, St. Paul, NE 68873
Legal Description
SE 1/4, Section 21, Township 16N, Range 10W, Howard County
Animal Capacity
2,500 feeder cattle on 13 acres
Waste Control Facilities
One vegetative treatment area, two debris basins, and two lift stations
Discharge Limits
- Storage capacity must meet runoff requirements based on expected conditions.
- Treatment systems must handle runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
Nutrient Management Plan Requirements
- Ensure proper storage and maintenance of manure and wastewater.
- Manage mortalities appropriately.
- Divert clean water away from waste systems.
- Prevent animal contact with waters of the state.
- Handle chemicals and contaminants safely.
- Implement conservation practices to control runoff.
- Maintain required records.
- Follow protocols for land application of nutrients.
- Conduct required testing of manure, wastewater, and soil.
Land Application Practices
Effluent will be applied using irrigation systems. Solid waste may be applied using manure spreaders or transferred to local farmers.
Land Application Sites
- NW NE SE Section 21, Township 16N, Range 10W
- W SW SE Section 21, Township 16N, Range 10W
- NE Section 12, Township 17N, Range 09W
- W SE SE Section 21, Township 16N, Range 10W
- SW Section 01, Township 17N, Range 09W
End of Public Comment Period: July 25, 2025
Additional Information
Draft permits and related materials are available through the Records Management Section:
- Phone: (402) 471-3557
- Email: ndee.records@nebraska.gov
- Fax: (402) 471-2909