§ 266.49 — Livestock odor mitigation evaluation effort

Iowa § 266.49

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VII: EDUCATION, HISTORY, AND CULTURE
• Ch. 266: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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1. Iffundingisavailable, Iowastateuniversityshallprovideforalivestockodormitigation
evaluationeffortasprovidedinsection266.42. Theeffortshallaccomplishallofthefollowing
objectives:
a. Ensure ease of its use and timeliness in producing results, including reports and the
issuance of a livestock odor mitigation certificate as provided in this section.
b. Ensure a cost-effective process of evaluation.
c. Provide a level of evaluation that corresponds to the complexity of the proposed site of
construction, including unique characteristics associated with that site.
2. The livestock odor mitigation evaluation effort shall provide for increasing levels of
participation by a person who requests the evaluation in cooperation with the university as
follows:
a. A level one evaluation that provides an opportunity for the person to complete a simple
questionnaire which may be accessed by using the internet without assistance by university
personnel.
b. A level two evaluation that provides an opportunity for the person to consult with
a specialist designated by the university who shall assist in performing a comprehensive
evaluation of the site of the proposed construction.
c. A level three evaluation which provides an opportunity for the person to participate in a
community-based odor assessment model that uses predictive computer modeling to analyze
thepotentialodorintensity,duration,andfrequencyforaneighborfromalivestockoperation.
3. An evaluation may account for all factors impacting upon odor exposure as determined
relevantbytheuniversity. Thefactorsmayvarybaseduponthetypeofevaluationperformed.
Factors which may be considered include but are not limited to all of the following:
a. Characteristicsrelatingtotheproposedsiteincludingbutnotlimitedtoterrain,weather
patterns, surrounding vegetative barriers, the proximity of neighbors, and contributing odor
sources.
b. The type and size of the structure proposed to be constructed and its relationship to
existing livestock operation structures.
4. At the completion of an evaluation, the university shall provide the participating person
with a report including its findings and recommendations. A report may vary based upon the
type of evaluation performed. The report resulting from a level one or level two evaluation
may recommend that the participating person conduct a higher level evaluation. A report
resulting from a level two or level three evaluation may recommend modifications to the
design or orientation of the livestock operation structure proposed to be constructed, the
adoption of odor mitigating practices, or the installation of odor mitigating technologies.
5. A participating person who has completed the level of evaluation as recommended by
the university may request that the university issue the participating person a livestock odor
mitigation evaluation certificate. The university shall issue a certificate to the participating
person that verifies the person’s completion of an evaluation that satisfies the requirements
of this section. The university shall not issue a certificate to a participating person who has
not completed the level of evaluation recommended by the university. The certificate shall
identify the name of the participating person and the site where the construction is proposed.
However, it shall not include any other information.