[Background]

'Livestock manure solid fuel,' made solely from livestock excreta, is difficult to produce due to the challenge of securing a sufficient lower heating value, resulting in low production of solid fuel.

-There is a need to revitalize the 'Solidification of Livestock Excreta' by rationalizing the production standards and to transition the treatment method for livestock excreta, which has mostly been processed into compost/liquid fertilizer (84%).

-Resulting Benefits: Utilizing livestock excreta as a renewable energy source contributes to achieving carbon neutrality, and reduces the occurrence of green algae caused by the oversupply of compost and liquid fertilizer.

[Main Points]

When obtaining a permit or license with a Livestock Excreta Solidification Facility as the treatment facility, the Solid Fuel Facility Installation and Operation Plan must be submitted together to confirm the possibility of proper treatment.

Clearly specifying the matters requiring a change permit for livestock excreta-related business operators who intend to commission the processing of livestock excreta into solid fuel and sell it.

-(Subjects for Change Permit) Changes within the Solid Fuel Production Facility Installation and Operation Plan, specifically: change to the solid fuel utilization facility, change to the supplementary raw material or material ratio of mixed fuel, and change to single fuel production.