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ATCP 57.12(8)(e)(e) Keep waste collection and disposal systems in good working order.
ATCP 57.12(9)(9)Storing processed feed products. An animal food processor shall store processed feed products in a location and manner that effectively protects those products from contamination by live animals, unprocessed carcasses and unprocessed carcass materials.
ATCP 57.12(11)(11)Slaughtering animals. If an animal food processor slaughters animals for processing, the animal food processor shall use one of the humane methods listed in s. ATCP 55.07 (11) (a) 1. to 4. Animals slaughtered at an animal food processing plant shall be slaughtered in an area that is designed and equipped for safe and humane slaughtering. Live animals may not be unloaded, kept or slaughtered in processing or storage areas.
ATCP 57.12 NoteNote: An animal food processor may not transport live animals unless licensed to do so under ch. ATCP 12. See s. ATCP 57.20 (5) (a).
ATCP 57.12(12)(12)Records.
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)(a) An animal food processor shall keep complete and accurate records related to the animal food processor’s operations. Records shall include all of the following:
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)1.1. The name and address of each person from whom the animal food processor receives carcasses or carcass materials, the date and location of each receipt, the types of carcasses or carcass materials received, the number or weight of carcasses received, the weight or liquid volume of carcass materials received, and the disposition of any carcasses or carcass materials received but not processed.
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)2.2. The name and address of each person from whom the animal food processor receives live animals, the date and location of each receipt, the numbers and types of live animals received, and the disposition of each animal. If the animal food processor slaughters an animal, the animal food processor shall record the date and location of slaughter, and the disposition of the carcass.
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)3.3. The types of animal feed, and the daily amounts of each type of animal feed, produced at each animal food processing plant.
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)4.4. The name and address of each person to whom the animal food processor sells or distributes animal feed, the dates on which the animal food processor ships the animal feed to each person, and the type and amount of animal feed included in each shipment.
ATCP 57.12(12)(a)5.5. Lot coding or other records that effectively track the receipt, processing and distribution of ingredients and processed feed products, so that it is possible to identify ingredient sources for each lot of processed feed product and vice versa.
ATCP 57.12(12)(b)(b) An animal food processor shall retain each record under par. (a) for at least 3 years after the record is made, and shall make records available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.
ATCP 57.12 HistoryHistory: CR 07-116: cr. Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08; CR 10-122: am. (1) (a) 2., 3., (2) (d), (i), (j), (3), (6) (a), cr. (6) (c) Register July 2011 No. 667, eff. 8-1-11; CR 23-003: cr. (1m), am. (7) (a), r. (8) (f), (10) Register February 2024 No. 818, eff. 3-1-24; correction of numbering in (1m) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register February 2024 No. 818.
ATCP 57.14ATCP 57.14Grease processors.
ATCP 57.14(1)(1)Annual license required.
ATCP 57.14(1)(a)(a) No person may operate as a grease processor without an annual license from the department. A grease processor license expires on February 28 of each year and is not transferable.
ATCP 57.14(1)(b)(b) A grease processor license under par. (a) does not authorize any of the following:
ATCP 57.14(1)(b)1.1. The production, sale or distribution of food for human consumption.
ATCP 57.14(1)(b)2.2. The receipt, collection, transportation or slaughter of live animals.
ATCP 57.14(1)(b)3.3. The receipt, collection, transportation or processing of carcasses or carcass materials.
ATCP 57.14 NoteNote: A grease processor is not authorized to produce human food, or cooking oil or fat that may come in contact with human food. Persons producing such cooking oil or fat must hold an appropriate license under ch. ATCP 55 (meat and meat food products), ch. ATCP 70 (food processing plants) or ch. ATCP 75 (retail food establishments).
ATCP 57.14(1m)(1m)License exemptions. Grease processing does not include any of the following:
ATCP 57.14(1m)(a)(a) Rendering pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 57.10.
ATCP 57.14(1m)(b)(b) Animal food processing pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 57.12.
ATCP 57.14(1m)(c)(c) Meat processing pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 55.03.
ATCP 57.14(1m)(d)(d) Food processing pursuant to a license under s. ATCP 70.06.
ATCP 57.14(1m)(e)(e) Retail food processing pursuant to a license under s. 97.30 (2), Stats.
ATCP 57.14(2)(2)License application; fees. To obtain a grease processor license under sub. (1), a person shall apply on a form provided by the department. The application shall include all of the following:
ATCP 57.14(2)(a)(a) The applicant’s correct legal name, and any trade names under which the applicant engages in activities for which a license is required under sub. (1).
ATCP 57.14(2)(b)(b) Whether the applicant is an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity.
ATCP 57.14(2)(c)(c) The applicant’s primary business address.
ATCP 57.14(2)(d)(d) The address of each grease processing plant that the applicant operates or proposes to operate in this state.
ATCP 57.14(2)(e)(e) The applicant’s social security number if the applicant is an individual.
ATCP 57.14 NoteNote: See s. 93.135 (1) (im), Stats.
ATCP 57.14(2)(f)(f) Other relevant information required by the department for licensing purposes.
ATCP 57.14(2)(g)(g) An annual license fee of $200 for each grease processing plant that the applicant operates or proposes to operate in this state.
ATCP 57.14 NoteNote: A person may obtain a grease processor license application by calling (608) 224-4694, sending an email to datcpmeatpoultrylicensing@wi.gov, or by writing to the following address:
ATCP 57.14 NoteWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Division of Food Safety
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
ATCP 57.14(2)(h)(h) A pre-license inspection fee of $25 for each grease processor for which a pre-license inspection is required under sub. (3).
ATCP 57.14(3)(3)Pre-license inspection. Before the department issues a license for a new grease processing plant, or issues a license to a new operator of an existing grease processing plant, the department shall inspect that grease processing plant. The department shall perform the inspection within 30 days after the grease processor files a complete license application, unless the grease processor agrees to a later inspection date.
ATCP 57.14 NoteNote: The department may inspect any grease processing plant, regardless of whether an inspection is required under sub. (3).
ATCP 57.14(4)(4)Action on license application. The department shall grant or deny an annual license application under sub. (2) within 30 days after the department receives a complete application except that, if a pre-license inspection is required under sub. (3), the department shall grant or deny the application within 30 days after completing the pre-license inspection.
ATCP 57.14(5)(5)Additional locations. A license under sub. (1) covers only the locations identified in the license application. A license holder may, at any time during the license year, supplement the application to include additional locations. The applicant shall pay the fee required under sub. (2) (g) for each additional location. The department shall inspect each additional location before licensing that location.
ATCP 57.14(6)(6)Grease processing plant located near residence or business.
ATCP 57.14(6)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b) or (c), no person may establish a grease processing plant within one-eighth mile of any existing building used as a residential dwelling or as a public or private place of business.
ATCP 57.14(6)(b)(b) Paragraph (a) does not prohibit the continued operation or expansion of a grease processing plant that was originally established prior to November 26, 1981, or that was originally established at least one-eighth mile from other buildings under par. (a), except that it prohibits an expansion that moves any portion of the plant closer to any other building under par. (a) that is located within one-eighth mile of the plant.
ATCP 57.14 NoteNote: For example, an existing grease processing plant does not violate par. (a) merely because a new residence or business facility is constructed within 1/8 mile of the existing plant. But once the new residence or business facility is constructed, the plant may not expand closer to it (it may expand in the opposite direction).
ATCP 57.14(6)(c)(c) A person may establish or expand a grease processing plant within one-eighth mile of a dwelling or a business building with the approval of the city, village, or town in which the grease processing plant would be located.
ATCP 57.14(7)(7)Facilities. Facilities operated by a grease processor shall be all of the following:
ATCP 57.14(7)(a)(a) Designed, constructed, equipped and maintained for safe, sanitary, orderly operation, and for easy cleaning.
ATCP 57.14(7)(c)(c) Fully enclosed to prevent access by dogs, cats, wild animals, rodents, birds and insects.
ATCP 57.14(7)(d)(d) Constructed with self-draining floors and smooth interior walls and ceilings that can be easily cleaned.
ATCP 57.14(7)(e)(e) Equipped with effective ventilation and vapor control systems to minimize offensive odors.
ATCP 57.14(7)(g)(g) Kept clean, orderly, and free of nuisance conditions.
ATCP 57.14(7)(h)(h) Served by hot and cold running water that is adequate for processing, cleaning, waste disposal, drinking and employee sanitation needs. Water shall be obtained from a source that complies with chs. NR 811 or 812. Water outlets shall be conveniently designed and located.
ATCP 57.14(7)(i)(i) Equipped with drinking water, toilet and hand washing fixtures for persons who work at the facilities.
ATCP 57.14(8)(8)Waste collection and disposal. A grease processor shall do all of the following:
ATCP 57.14(8)(a)(a) Collect, and safely dispose of, all solid waste related to grease processing operations. The person shall collect processing waste and other solid waste at least daily, and more often as necessary to keep facilities clean and orderly.
ATCP 57.14(8)(b)(b) Promptly collect, and safely dispose of, all liquid waste related to grease processing operations. Liquid waste shall be discharged to a public sewer system, or to an effluent disposal system that complies with chs. NR 108 and 258.
ATCP 57.14(8)(c)(c) Comply with applicable federal, state and local law related to waste disposal.
ATCP 57.14(8)(d)(d) Keep solid waste storage areas clean and orderly.
ATCP 57.14(8)(e)(e) Keep waste collection and disposal systems in good working order.
ATCP 57.14(8)(f)(f) Prevent unconfined accumulations of waste.
ATCP 57.14(9)(9)Storing processed grease. A grease processor shall store processed grease in a manner that effectively protects it from contamination by grease processing ingredients.
ATCP 57.14(10)(10)Records.
ATCP 57.14(10)(a)(a) A grease processor shall keep complete and accurate records related to the receipt and processing of grease ingredients and the sale or distribution of processed grease. Records shall identify all of the following:
ATCP 57.14(10)(a)1.1. The name and address of each person from whom the grease processor receives ingredients for processing, the date and location of each receipt, the types of ingredients received, the weight or liquid volume of ingredients received, and the disposition of any ingredients not processed into grease.
ATCP 57.14(10)(a)2.2. The types and daily amounts of grease produced at each grease processing plant.
ATCP 57.14(10)(a)3.3. The name and address of each person to whom the grease processor sells or distributes grease, the dates on which the grease processor ships grease to each person, and the type and amount of grease included in each shipment.
ATCP 57.14(10)(a)4.4. Lot coding or other records that effectively track the receipt, processing and distribution of grease processing ingredients and processed grease products, so that it is possible to identify ingredient sources for each lot of processed grease product and vice versa.
ATCP 57.14(10)(b)(b) A grease processor shall retain each record under par. (a) for at least 3 years after the record is made, and shall make records available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.
ATCP 57.14 HistoryHistory: CR 07-116: cr. Register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08; CR 10-122: am. (6) (a), cr. (6) (c) Register July 2011 No. 667, eff. 8-1-11; CR 23-003: cr. (1m), (2) (h), am. (7) (a), r. (7) (f) Register February 2024 No. 818, eff. 3-1-24; correction in numbering in (1m) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register February 2024 No. 818.
ATCP 57.16ATCP 57.16Dead animal collectors.
ATCP 57.16(1)(1)Annual license required.
ATCP 57.16(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may operate as a dead animal collector without an annual license from the department. A license expires on February 28 of each year. A license is not transferable.
ATCP 57.16(1)(b)(b) No license is required under par. (a) for a renderer or animal food processor licensed under s. ATCP 57.10 or 57.12 who collects or transports carcasses or carcass materials for processing by that licensed renderer or animal food processor.
ATCP 57.16(1)(c)(c) A license under par. (a) does not authorize a license holder to do any of the following:
ATCP 57.16(1)(c)1.1. Process carcasses or carcass materials.
ATCP 57.16(1)(c)2.2. Collect or transport anything other than whole carcasses with hide or feathers intact.
ATCP 57.16(1)(c)3.3. Collect, transport or deliver carcasses for processing or use as human food.
ATCP 57.16(1)(c)4.4. Collect, transport or deliver carcasses for processing or use as animal feed, other than for processing by a renderer or animal food processor licensed under s. ATCP 57.10 or 57.12.
ATCP 57.16 NoteNote: Animal markets, dealers and truckers that handle live animals are regulated under ch. ATCP 12. Live animal movements are also governed by ch. ATCP 10. No person may transport carcasses or carcass materials in the same vehicle used to transport live animals, except that if a live animal dies in transit the animal trucker may deliver the carcass directly to a renderer or animal food processor licensed under s. ATCP 57.10 or 57.12. See s. ATCP 57.20 (1) (b) 6. and (5).
ATCP 57.16(2)(2)License application; fees. To obtain a dead animal collector license under sub. (1), a person shall apply on a form provided by the department. The application shall include all of the following:
ATCP 57.16(2)(a)(a) The applicant’s correct legal name, and any trade names under which the applicant engages in activities for which a license is required under sub. (1).
ATCP 57.16(2)(b)(b) Whether the applicant is an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity.
ATCP 57.16(2)(c)(c) The applicant’s primary business address.
ATCP 57.16(2)(d)(d) The address of every truck transfer station that the applicant operates or proposes to operate in this state.
ATCP 57.16(2)(e)(e) The livestock premises registration number assigned under ch. ATCP 17 to each truck transfer station identified under par. (d). If the applicant has not yet registered a truck transfer station under ch. ATCP 17, the applicant may register that location as part of the license application under this subsection.
ATCP 57.16(2)(f)(f) The applicant’s social security number if the applicant is an individual.
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