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Fact Sheets and Information for Animal Feeding Operations

The following fact sheets provide information on regulations, designed primarily for livestock and poultry producers: NPDES Permits for Combined Operations, Manure Management Plans for Confinements, Manure Application, Construction, Construction for Confinement Feeding Operations, Open Feedlots


NPDES Permits for Combined Operations
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NPDES Permits -- Determining if a Combination Open Feedlot and Animal Confinement Must Apply for an NPDES Permit in 2008, posted 10/08  
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DAIRIES — ACT NOW! NPDES Permits Needed for Combined Cow Yard – Confinement Operations, posted 10/08  
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Manure Management Plans for Confinements
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*.pdf
The Iowa Phosphorus Index and Manure Management Plans for Confinements, posted 1/06  
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MMP Fact Sheet  
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Manure Management Plan Administrative Review Checklist, revised 2/05  
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Instructions and Introduction, 542-4000 revised 2/04
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Appendix A - Reference Tables, 542-4000 revised 3/06 with updated yield data  
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Preliminary Checklist for Manure Management Plan Preparation  
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Manure Application, Manure Applicator Certification
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*.pdf
Commercial Manure Applicator Certification Factsheet, revised 10/08  
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Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification Factsheet, revised 10/05  
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Manure Application, Land Application
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*.pdf
Separation Distances for Land Application of Manure, revised 10/08
WORD File Format
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High Quality Water Resources, revised 3/03  
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Construction - Other Permits Required
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*.pdf
Storm Water Permit (If more than one acre is disturbed by construction)
How to File a Complete Notice of Intent, 1/03
 
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NPDES General Permit No.2  
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Construction for Confinement Feeding Operations
*.doc
*.pdf
Construction Permit Application
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Concrete Standards  
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Distance Requirements for Construction, Effective 3/1/03, Updated 6/05
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Designated Wetlands, effective on Aug. 23, 2006
 
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Using the Master Matrix for Construction Permits    
Example Aerial Photo and Map Showing Separation Distances, 10/06  
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Open Feedlots
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Open Feedlot Construction Permit Manual, 11/06 (6.6MB)  
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Guidance for Writing an Open Feedlot Plan of Action  
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What is the Iowa Plan for Open Feedlots?  
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DNR Open Feedlot Compliance Flowchart  
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Annual Registration Update, 12/22/03    
Explanation of DNR Policy for Registered Open Feedlots, 3/22/01  
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Environmental Priority Assessment for Open Feedlots, 3/22/01)
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Major Water Sources
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*.pdf
Table 1: Major Water Sources - Rivers and Streams, 3/06
(Map available on AFO Siting Atlas)
 
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Table 2: Major Water Sources - Lakes, 3/06
(Map available on AFO Siting Atlas)
 
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Technical Assistance
*.doc
*.pdf
Field Offices -- Providing Assistance for Animal Feeding Operations, 10/05  
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