Time to take stand on zoning for livestock
IOWA - The need for Iowans to demand local control of zoning for livestock has never been more urgent.
14 August 2006
2 minute read
Action by a bipartisan legislative panel last week shows continuing and blatant disregard for balancing the interests of the industry and the environment — even after two straight years of record construction of livestock confinements.
The Iowa Administrative Rules Review Committee voted Tuesday to formally object to a rule that gives the Iowa Department of Natural Resources limited discretion to decide where proposed large-scale operations may locate.
The objection means the committee disputes whether the rule is in keeping with state law, which invites a legal challenge. But the rule still will take effect Aug. 23.
The 2006 Legislature had moved to block the rule, but Gov. Tom Vilsack vetoed the bill.
Source: DesMoinesRegister
The Iowa Administrative Rules Review Committee voted Tuesday to formally object to a rule that gives the Iowa Department of Natural Resources limited discretion to decide where proposed large-scale operations may locate.
The objection means the committee disputes whether the rule is in keeping with state law, which invites a legal challenge. But the rule still will take effect Aug. 23.
The 2006 Legislature had moved to block the rule, but Gov. Tom Vilsack vetoed the bill.
Source: DesMoinesRegister
