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IA SF2261
Bill
AI Summary
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Owners or operators of confinement feeding operations (except small animal feeding operations with 500 or fewer animal units) must install and operate water pollution monitoring systems to track pollutants discharged to groundwater or surface water sources
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Monitoring data on pollutant type and quantity must be reported to the Department of Natural Resources every 90 days
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DNR must publish the pollution data on its website and regularly report it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Enforcement Compliance Assurance
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Violations carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day through administrative assessment or up to $5,000 per day through judicial assessment
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The requirement applies to confinement feeding operations where animals are housed in totally roofed structures for at least 45 days in any 12-month period
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to confinement feeding operations by requiring the installation and operation of pollution monitoring systems, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Shipley, and Staed. S.J. 278.
2/12/2026