1. The department shall adopt and promulgate forms required to be completed in order to comply with this subchapter including forms for documents that the department shall make available on the internet.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 459.302

  • Department: means the department of natural resources created pursuant to section 455A. See Iowa Code 459.102
  • Internet: means the federated international system that is composed of allied electronic communication networks linked by telecommunication channels, that uses standardized protocols, and that facilitates electronic communication services, including but not limited to use of the world wide web; the transmission of electronic mail or messages; the transfer of files and data or other electronic information; and the transmission of voice, image, and video. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Manure: means animal excreta or other commonly associated wastes of animals, including but not limited to bedding, litter, or feed losses. See Iowa Code 459.102
 2. a. The department shall provide for procedures for the receipt, filing, processing, and return of documents in an electronic format, including but not limited to the transmission of documents by the internet. The department shall provide for authentication of the documents that may include electronic signatures as provided in chapter 554D.

 b. The department shall to every extent feasible provide for the processing of permits and manure management plans required under this subchapter using electronic systems, including programming, necessary to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the documents in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.
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