Bill > HF989

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for anaerobic digester systems in Iowa, focusing on the storage, processing, and application of manure, digester feedstock, and digestate. The bill defines numerous technical terms related to anaerobic digestion, including different types of manure, feedstock, and digestate, and provides detailed requirements for constructing, operating, and managing these systems. Key provisions include mandating construction permits for digester structures, setting specific storage and stockpiling requirements, establishing distance restrictions from residential and public areas, and creating water and air quality protections. The bill requires that anaerobic digester systems be associated with an animal feeding operation and must comply with existing manure management and nutrient management plans. Digestate application is regulated similarly to manure, with specific rules about distance, terrain, and seasonal application. The department of natural resources is tasked with creating rules and conducting inspections to ensure compliance, with penalties for violations that will be credited to the Iowa nutrient research fund. The bill takes effect immediately and directs the department to continue regulating these systems in a manner consistent with existing practices until new administrative rules are fully implemented.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF989