Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation
Vandenborn Farms Ltd. have filed Application BA24005 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain an approval to expand an existing confined feeding operation (CFO) on the NE 4-58-27 W4M in Westlock County of Alberta. The application is to expand an existing poultry operation from 15,288 poultry layers to 35,000 poultry layers, including 18,500 pullets, and to construct a new barn. The NRCB will also determine the grandfathered status of the CFO. The NRCB invites you to provide input on the CFO’s livestock type, livestock capacity, and facilities as they existed on or around January 1, 2002. Vandenborn Farms Ltd. has stated that its grandfathered livestock capacity is 15,288 layers and 18,500 pullets. Filing a Response Any person who is directly affected by the application and the grandfathering determination may submit a written response to the NRCB. The response must be received by the NRCB on or before 4:30 pm on April 4, 2024. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the responses will be sent to the applicant for comment. Responses regarding the application may be posted on the NRCB’s public website, as they are public records and are non[1]confidential. Your written response must include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, and email. You must also explain how you are directly affected. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. Failure to submit a written response affects your right to apply for an NRCB Board review. Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Notice of Approval and Registration Applications). The application will also be available for in-person viewing at the Morinville office by appointment. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below. Nathan Shirley, Approval Officer 201, 10008 – 107 St Morinville AB T8R 1L3 [email protected] T 587-785-0407 The closing date for submissions: 4:30 pm on April 4, 2024 Dated at Morinville AB, on March 5, 2024
