Iowa HF2446 establishes requirements for wind energy conversion facilities, including surveys, insurance, and public hearings.

Iowa HF2446 mandates that applicants for wind energy conversion facilities commission a subsurface and environmental survey by a licensed surveyor. The survey must evaluate potential disturbances to karst topography, wells, septic systems, and other structures, as well as contamination risks. The survey report must be submitted to the county board of supervisors, the department of natural resources, and the Iowa utilities commission, and made publicly available. The bill also requires applicants to obtain third-party insurance covering identified risks throughout construction and operation.

Iowa HF2446 establishes requirements for wind energy conversion facilities, including surveys, insurance, and public hearings.

Iowa HF2446 mandates that applicants for wind energy conversion facilities commission a subsurface and environmental survey by a licensed surveyor. The survey must evaluate potential disturbances to karst topography, wells, septic systems, and other structures, as well as contamination risks. The survey report must be submitted to the county board of supervisors, the department of natural resources, and the Iowa utilities commission, and made publicly available. The bill also requires applicants to obtain third-party insurance covering identified risks throughout construction and operation.