When new rules are proposed, the DNR seeks public input by holding one or more public hearings. Anyone who wants to comment on the rule proposal can attend a public hearing and make a comment. Or, they can submit written comments to the appropriate person at the DNR provided the comments are received before the closing date for public input.

After public hearings close, the DNR summarizes the public comments and may make changes in the proposed rule based on those comments.

• Proposed Rule: Chapter 65 -- Restricting Surface Application of Manure on Frozen or Snow-Covered Ground
  • As published in Iowa Administrative Bulletin with highlighting added to show proposed changes,*pdf
  • Fact Sheet: Information on Proposed Rule,*pdf (rev. Feb. 19, 2009)
  • For more information about current legislative proposals, please see the Iowa Manure Management Action Group's Web site: http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/news.html#legislation
  
  
  
• Proposed Rule: Chapter 65 – Definitions and Regulations Pertaining to NPDES Permit Requirements
  • As published in Iowa Administrative Bulletin,*pdf

NOIA for Liquid manure on land planted to soybeans

• NOIA for Liquid Manure on Land Planted to Soybeans,*.pdf
  
  
• Regulatory Analysis of Proposed Amendments to IAC 567 Chapter-65,
  “Limitation of Liquid Manure Application to Soybeans.”,*.pdf
  
  
  • References for Regulatory Analysis (Links Off Site):
    • Publications can be found at the University of Minnesota's Web page http://sroc.coafes.umn.edu/research/soils/publications/ or directly at:
      • Abstract,*.pdf
      • Summary,*.pdf
    • Additional Off-Site References:
      • PorkProduction, Second Edition,*.pdf
      • Is Now the Time to Raise Livestock? March 2006,*.ppt
  
  
  
• Chapter 93 - Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Set-Aside Programs,*.pdf
  Providing low-interest loans for manure management structures, equipment and plans, including deep-bedded confinement buildings. Expected to be final Oct. 3