Iowa panel approves new air quality fee rules
A state panel gave initial approval to rules creating fees for air quality applications and asbestos notifications. If final approval occurs in December, the fees take effect January 1. Title V emission fees have fallen 22 percent in five years, risking reduced permitting capacity. Public hearings are planned in Bettendorf, Council Bluffs and Des Moines.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Commission
Iowa
Jor
Jim McGraw
DNR
Air Quality Bureau
McGraw
Bettendorf
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Environmental Protection Commission
Waterfowl migration fuels turkey farmers fear of bird flu return
In Minneapolis report, waterfowl moving south for winter are blamed as the flu source after a spring outbreak devastated the Upper Midwest poultry sector. Experts warn that a flu resurgence could hit as temperatures fall, despite a vaccine in development and ongoing biosecurity concerns.
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Minneapolis
Upper Midwest
Steve Olson
Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
Turkey
Hog farmers brace for revived PEDv in cold weather
Hog producers nationwide monitor the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus as subfreezing conditions may aid spread. The virus peaked in 2013 14, with 4700 U S hog operations affected and piglet deaths lifting futures to record levels. Officials warn immunity dips as sows are replaced, prompting enhanced biosecurity and trailer sanitation.
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Lisa Becton
National Park Board
U.S
Will Sawyer
Rabobank International
Sawyer
Becton
NRF forecasts slower holiday sales growth in 2015
The National Retail Federation projects holiday season sales rise 38.7 percent in 2015 to 630.5 billion excluding autos gas and restaurants, higher than the 10 year average yet slower than 2014. NRF notes consumer caution amid potential government shutdowns and weak income growth. Online sales may rise 6 to 8 percent to as much as 105 billion.
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National Retail Federation
NRF
Matthew Shay
Shay
NPD Group
Marshal Cohen
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