Defining Manure

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Is animal waste a hazardous substance?<br/><br/>The Oklahoma Senate weighed in on the subject Tuesday when it passed compromise legislation that classifies animal waste as a non-hazardous

Wednesday, March 7th 2007, 5:50 am

By: News On 6


OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Is animal waste a hazardous substance?

The Oklahoma Senate weighed in on the subject Tuesday when it passed compromise legislation that classifies animal waste as a non-hazardous substance "as defined by state law."

Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson had opposed an earlier version of the bill. Edmondson said it was "an aggravation" to his lawsuit against Arkansas poultry companies.

But he gave his blessing to the compromise plan. Edmondson says the language in the bill allows the appropriate use of manure as fertilizer while allowing the state to protect its waters from pollution.

Edmondson's lawsuit contends that the runoff of phosphorus from chicken litter generated by poultry operations has polluted Oklahoma waters.
logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

March 7th, 2007

September 29th, 2024

July 4th, 2024

April 15th, 2024

Top Headlines

October 8th, 2024

October 8th, 2024

October 8th, 2024

October 8th, 2024