Public Hearings Set for DNR Engineering Standards for Open Feedlots

The DNR has proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations. The purpose of the amendments is to create a separate division within the current rules for regulations pertaining specifically to open feedlots.

"These rules will clearly define engineering standards for those open feedlots that need a permit," said Gene Tinker , coordinator of the DNR's animal feeding operations.

The proposed rules would establish minimum design standards for manure and effluent control structures for open feedlots. The DNR was directed to develop the standards by a 2003 change in state law.

Five public hearings will be held on the proposed rule for engineering standards. The dates, locations and times are:

January 4, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Red Oak Fire Station, 1904 N. Broadway St. in Red Oak.

January 4, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 142-146 of the main building at the Des Moines Area Community College, Carroll Campus, 906 N. Grant Road in Carroll.

January 5, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Spencer Events Center, 800 West 18 th St in Spencer.

January 5, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Road in Mason City.

January 7, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in the Iowa Rooms A and B on the 3 rd floor of the Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W., in Cedar Rapids.

Comments may be submitted orally or in writing during the public hearings. All other comments must be received no later than January 7, 2005 . Any person who intends to attend a public hearing and has special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility, should contact Gene Tinker .

Written comments on the proposed rules should be directed to Gene Tinker at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East Ninth St. , Des Moines , IA 50319 . Fax: (515) 281-8895, or by email to gene.tinker@dnr.state.ia.us

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