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Black Hawk County adopts construction evaluation resolution to weigh in on DNR feedlot permits; supervisors note limits of local power
Summary
The board adopted a construction evaluation resolution under Iowa Code 459.304(3) allowing the county to submit recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources on confinement feed operation permits; supervisors underscored that final approval rests with the state.
At its Jan. 4 meeting the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a construction evaluation resolution that allows the county to submit recommendations to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on proposed confinement feed operation permits.
Board members discussed the practical effect of the resolution. Supervisor Chris said it gives the county an opportunity to evaluate a…
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