Iowa Admin. Code rr. 567-65.2

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 567-65.2 - [Effective 6/19/2024] Reporting of releases

A release, as defined in rule 567-65.1 (455B,459,459A,459B), shall be reported to the department as provided in this subrule. This rule does not apply to land application of manure in compliance with these rules.

(1)Notification. A person storing, handling, transporting, or land-applying manure from an AFO or animal truck wash facility who becomes aware of a release shall notify the department of the occurrence of release as soon as possible but not later than six hours after the onset or discovery of the release by contacting the department's spill line. The local police department or the office of the sheriff of the affected county shall also be contacted within the same time period if the spill involves a public roadway and public safety could be threatened. Reports made pursuant to this rule shall be confirmed in writing as provided in paragraph 65.2(1)"c."

(2)Verbal report. The verbal report of such a release should provide information on as many items listed in paragraph 65.2(1)"c" as available information will allow.

(3)Written report. The written report of a release shall be submitted at the request of the department within 30 days after the verbal report of the release and contain at a minimum the following information:

a. The approximate location of the alleged release (including at a minimum the quarter-quarter section, township and county in which the release occurred or was discovered).

b. The time and date of onset of the alleged release, if known, and the time and date of the discovery of the alleged release.

c. The time and date of the verbal report to the department of the alleged release.

d. The name, mailing address and telephone number of the person reporting the alleged release.

e. The name, mailing address and telephone number of any other person with knowledge of the event who can be contacted for further information.

f. The source of the manure allegedly released (e.g., formed storage, earthen storage) and the form of the manure or process water released.

g. The estimated or known volume of manure allegedly released.

h. The weather conditions at the time of the onset or discovery of the alleged release.

i. If known, the circumstances under which the alleged release occurred or exists (e.g., overflow, storage structure breach, equipment malfunction or breakdown, land runoff).

j. The approximate location of the nearest stream or other water body that is or could be impacted by the alleged release and the approximate location to the alleged release of any known tile intakes or tile lines that could be a direct conveyance to a surface water or groundwater.

k. A description of any containment or remedial measures taken to minimize the impact of the alleged release.

l. Any information that may assist the department in evaluating the alleged release.

(4)Reporting of subsequent findings. All subsequent findings and laboratory results should be reported and submitted in writing to the department as soon as they become available.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 567-65.2

ARC 8998B, IAB 8/11/10, effective 9/15/10

Amended by IAB November 9, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 10, effective 12/14/2016

Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 6/19/2024