This bill amends the duties of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) concerning air quality reporting and emissions management. It modifies the annual reporting requirement to the governor and general assembly, changing the timeframe for greenhouse gas emissions data from the previous calendar year to emissions that occurred two years prior. This adjustment aligns the state's reporting with the annual statewide greenhouse gas inventories conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If the EPA completes its inventory, it can satisfy the state's reporting requirement. Additionally, the bill removes specific references to rules regarding emission fees and operating permits that have been realigned within the Iowa administrative code.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the requirement for DNR to create a greenhouse gas inventory by collecting data from producers and to establish a voluntary greenhouse gas registry, as federal regulations already cover these aspects. It also eliminates a provision that mandated the environmental protection commission to adopt rules for certifying solid waste incinerator operators. These changes aim to streamline the DNR's responsibilities and reduce redundancy in greenhouse gas reporting and management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 455B.104, 455B.133B, 455B.304, 455B.152