This bill amends the duties of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Iowa concerning air quality reporting and regulatory requirements. It modifies the annual reporting timeline for greenhouse gas emissions to reflect data from two years prior to the current year, aligning with the schedule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If the EPA completes its annual statewide greenhouse gas inventory, this will satisfy the DNR's reporting obligation. Additionally, the bill removes specific references to rules regarding emission fees and operating permits that have been relocated within the Iowa administrative code.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the requirement for the DNR to create a greenhouse gas inventory based on data collected 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 regulation.

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