Iowa HF989 regulates anaerobic digester systems, requiring construction permits, defining digester structures, and setting storage and application.

Iowa HF989 mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to regulate anaerobic digester systems, including construction permits for digester structures. It defines terms like "digester feedstock" and "digestate," and specifies storage requirements for digestate. The bill sets separation distance requirements for digester structures from certain objects and locations, and allows for the stockpiling of dry digestate under specific conditions. It also outlines civil penalties for violations and includes provisions for the effective date and applicability of the regulations.

Iowa HF989 regulates anaerobic digester systems, requiring construction permits, defining digester structures, and setting storage and application.

Iowa HF989 mandates the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to regulate anaerobic digester systems, including construction permits for digester structures. It defines terms like "digester feedstock" and "digestate," and specifies storage requirements for digestate. The bill sets separation distance requirements for digester structures from certain objects and locations, and allows for the stockpiling of dry digestate under specific conditions. It also outlines civil penalties for violations and includes provisions for the effective date and applicability of the regulations.