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MAC applicator training wrapping up

• 2/9/2018 3:57:00 PM
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Manure applicator certification training for confinement site applicators is wrapping up, with the last live session scheduled Feb. 28. Confinement and commercial applicators who handle dry or solid manure can catch one of six training sessions offered Feb. 13 to Feb. 28.

Land application restricted starting Dec. 21

• 12/8/2017 1:52:00 PM
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Restrictions on applying manure to snow-covered ground starts Dec. 21. Runoff – into our waters – is more likely to occur during winter manure application.

Counties interested in Master Matrix must sign up with DNR by Jan. 31

• 12/8/2017 1:50:00 PM
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Counties interested in evaluating construction permit applications for animal feeding operations must submit a construction evaluation resolution to DNR between Jan. 1 and 31, for the year starting in February 2018. Find more information from DNR or the Iowa State Association of Counties.

SRF Deadlines and Operator Certification Exams

• 10/12/2017 9:04:00 AM
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Communities or wastewater utilities interested in applying for an SRF Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project should note the upcoming deadlines.

Agenda for August 17 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting

• 8/8/2017 3:55:00 PM
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An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Date Change for Additional Opportunity for Public Comment

• 8/1/2017 8:27:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) has changed the public hearing date and public comment deadline for a proposed rulemaking.

If you work with Title V permit applications, we want your feedback!

• 5/9/2017 1:01:00 PM
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We want to make it easier to apply for a Title V operating permit. Representatives from manufacturing, grain processing, and utilities collaborated with the DNR to make this happen. Improvements were made to seven forms, Excel versions of two forms were created and one form was eliminated altogether. For nine of our application forms, the DNR will soon allow the use of previous application forms and even the use of photocopies of previous application forms in cases where there have been no changes to the equipment....

If you have a permit under the federal Title V program we have great news for you!

• 5/3/2017 4:02:00 PM
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Steps are now in place to assist businesses in preparing the permit applications needed under the Title V program. Representatives from manufacturing, grain processing, and utilities participated in an event to improve the Title V program.

Protect Water Quality – Be Careful with Winter Manure Application

• 2/17/2017 10:51:00 AM
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Reminder for all manure applicators: winter manure application may result in runoff and lost nutrients. So be careful if manure can’t be injected or incorporated because of field conditions.

Trees For Kids Grant Applications Due March 1

• 2/7/2017 11:56:00 AM
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Trees For Kids grant applications are available online for schools and communities to involve youth in planting trees this spring.  The grants pay up to $5,000 for landscape trees and mulch for schools, communities and other public areas.

Are you ready for winter?

• 12/22/2016 1:43:00 PM
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Restrictions on Manure Application on Frozen Ground started Dec. 21.

Avoid winter manure application to retain nutrients, protect waters

• 12/22/2016 12:01:00 PM
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DES MOINES – For some livestock producers, manure application is limited after Dec. 21. But all livestock and poultry producers can benefit by avoiding manure application on snow-covered ground. 

Howard County fish kill tracked to land application

• 10/4/2016 1:46:00 PM
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RICEVILLE – DNR staff investigated the report of a fish kill on a tributary of the Wapsipinicon River on Sept. 28 about 2.5 miles south of Riceville in Howard County.

Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards Application Deadline Extended

• 3/31/2016 6:33:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Iowa businesses, organizations and citizens will have additional time to apply for the Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards.

Northeast Iowa Dairy Producer and DNR Working to Find Safe Manure Application Fields

• 2/18/2016 5:50:00 AM
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DECORAH – A dairy producer about 11 miles north of Decorah contacted the DNR this week seeking permission for emergency winter manure application.

Counties Sign Up Now to Evaluate Animal Confinement Sites

• 12/10/2015 8:52:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Counties interested in evaluating proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution to the DNR between Jan. 1 and 31.

Winter Manure Application Rules Kick in Monday Dec 21

• 12/10/2015 8:50:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Early snowfall in much of northern Iowa may affect animal producers with confinement (totally roofed) facilities when limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground start Dec. 21.

New Title V EZ Mod Permit Application Form

• 11/19/2015 2:24:00 AM
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The DNR has a new air quality operating (Title V) permit application form – EZ Mod Form. The new EZ Mod Form is an optional alternative to the standard Title V application forms to request a minor Title V permit modification. To reduce submitting duplicate information, this form incorporates data elements from air construction permit applications and final issued air construction permits.

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