Animal Feeding Operations (AFO)

Requirements PhasePresented to IOWAccess

Advisory Council

November 7, 2007

Animal Feeding Operations

• DNR requests an exception from standard IOWAccess process

• DNR is responsible for staffing and funding of “Requirements Phase” using $50,000 FY08 legislative appropriation

• DNR will seek IOWAccess funding for Development in February 2008

Animal Feeding OperationsProgram Background• 8261 Facilities tracked as of Nov. 6, 2007

• Currently 112 users:• Field Staff• Permit Writers/Engineers• Geologists & GIS specialists• Supervisors & Administrators• NO PUBLIC ACCESS

• Challenges• Patchwork design• Evolving regulations• Advances in mapping technology• Watershed-based environmental programs

Objectives of Refreshed Database• Public access• Improved internal communication and coordination• Accurate mapped locations• Availability of electronic records• Improve flexibility and ease of maintenance• Improve program efficiency and effectiveness

Animal Feeding Operations

AFO database must track several processes and be integrated with numerous program areas

Animal Feeding Operations

Timeline

• Project Initiation and Planning – completed– High-level estimate of 584 hours for Requirements and

1400 hours for Development, Testing, and Deployment

• Requirements - to be completed February 2008– Defined using DNR’s new Software Development Standards– Refine high-level estimate for Development and Implementation

• Receive IOWAccess funding approval – Feb 2008

• Development and testing – to be implemented Dec 2008

Animal Feeding Operations