HF 989 - Establishes Regulations On-Farm Anaerobic Digesters to Protect Air and Water Quality - Iowa Key Vote
Timeline
- House Bill Passed
- April 17, 2025
- Introduced
- April 7, 2025
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Title: Establishes Regulations On-Farm Anaerobic Digesters to Protect Air and Water Quality
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes regulations on the construction, operation, and oversight of on-farm anaerobic digester systems to protect Iowa's environmental quality.
Highlights:
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Establishes regulations on the construction, operation, and oversight of on-farm anaerobic digester systems to protect Iowa's environmental quality (Sec. 1-33).
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Requires the Department of Natural Resources to create regulations for anaerobic digestors, or oxygen-deprived systems to break down waste and convert it into biogas (Sec. 1-33).
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Amends and separates permits for anaerobic digestion systems from animal feeding operations (Sec. 1-33).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 34).
Title: Establishes Regulations On-Farm Anaerobic Digesters to Protect Air and Water Quality
Committee Sponsors
- Ways and Means Committee (Sponsor)