The public comment period is wrapping up on proposed new rules for the regulation of livestock feeding operations with the final hearing tonight(Tues) in Washington, Iowa.
The proposed rules would bring Iowa’s animal feeding operations into compliance with federal regulations. The Iowa Farm Bureau is in support of the permit changes, but clean water advocates say they don’t go far enough. Four meetings were held last week, and around 60 people packed into a conference room at the Wallace State Office Building to speak out against rules.
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement vice president, Vern Tigges says while the number of animal confinement operations has grown in Iowa, the number of inspectors has decreased. Justine Stevenson, the director of Government Relations for the Iowa Cattleman’s Association, doesn’t agree.
Tonight’s(Tues) hearing in Washington will start at 6 p-m.
