IMPACTS OF EPA DAIRY WASTE REGULATIONS ON FARM PROFITABILITY

Table 4. Cost Assumptions Utilized in the Analysis of Impacts QfEnvironmental Regulations.

Number of cows	MOMD 65	GAMD 160	GALD 600	WAMD 160	WIMD 50	WILD 175	NYCM 100	NYCL 175	VTMD 70	VTLD 186
Dirt and concrete work ($)^a	14,499	1,440	4,844	25,283	10,581	27,904	17,710	28,195	13,839	30,335
Machinery and equipment ($)^b	10,518	3,574	5,569	10,110	10,518	12,558	11,538	12,303	10,518	12,418
Annual maintenance ($)^c	844	0θ	23,064	1,780	335	1,140	790	1,374	561	1,467
Year 5 Lagoon cleanup ($)^d	________589	242	909	7,345	4,591	16,068	9,181	9,181	3,214	17,077

^aDirt and concrete work includes the cost of constructing a drainage pit, retention lagoon and storage lagoon.

^bMachinery and equipment includes the cost of any additional pumps and irrigation equipment that is required and was not previously in the equipment comple-
ment of the dairy.

^cAnnual maintenance costs include lot cleanup, pumping and additional repair and maintenance costs.

^dYear 5 lagoon cleanup is a one-time charge for custom hiring the cleanup of the retention lagoon.

^eAn annual maintenance of $4,000 was incorporated into the baseline scenario.

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