Animal Feeding Operation - FAQ

FAQ’s for Electronic MMP Submittal (EMMP’s)

You can now submit both the yearly short form and the 4-year complete MMP electronically. Submitting electronically saves both time and money. A copy of the electronic submittal is sent to the County, eliminating the need to deliver a copy of the MMP to the County Courthouse. Additionally, you will receive reminder emails when your MMP is due.

How do I create an Okta account?

  • First, you must create an OKTA account. Okta is meant to replace all of the various user name/password combinations used by different web applications, and provide a "one-stop shop" for managing your identity information with the State. Do not forget your email or password!

  • Follow the step by step instructions found at this link Here Additional OKTA Help

  • After creating an Okta account, you will need the one-time facility PIN number (see ‘Submitting your MMP online’).

Submitting your MMP online

Pin Number

  • Every animal feeding operation facility required to submit a manure management plan has a PIN number—one PIN number per site. The PIN number secures the relationship with the owner and the facility in the eMMP application. Contact your local DNR office to get the PIN number for your facility.
  • It is not recommended that you share your PIN number with anybody. Anyone with the PIN number has the ability to change sensitive information in the application that only owners should have access to.
  • If you lost your PIN number, contact the local Field office and they can reset your PIN.

Can I do this on my smartphone or do I need an actual computer?

  • The eMMP works on a desktop, laptop, tablet or a smart phone.
  • Google chrome is the recommended browser to utilize.

How do I complete my electronic Short Form annual update?

  • Follow the step by step instructions found at this link Here

How do I complete my electronic Long Form annual update?

  • Follow the step by step instructions found at this link Here

Who has access to my EMMP information?

  • The PIN owner has control over the access granted to non-owners. The PIN holder has limited edits rights in the database. An owner can grant access to whoever they chose by entering that person’s email address. That person will receive an email that says they have been granted access and the facility(s) will be populated into that person’s (who received the email) dashboard. They will then have the ability to submit the short form and make payment. They will have more stringent edit rights than the PIN Holder.

  • The consultant I was using has retired or I am switching consultants, how can I change who has edit/submit rights? Here

How do I correct an error or make additions to my MMP after I’ve submitted it?

  • If you feel like an error has occurred (example: not including a 200A License or not including the correct county) with your submittal please contact your respective Field office for assistance.
  • Once submitted no changes can be made to the eMMP submittal. If changes have occurred (example: changed crop rotation or yield data) to the animal feeding operation that impact the manure management plan, ensure that the long form MMP at the facility is kept updated. The changes made should be indicated on the MMP submittal in the subsequent year.

I submitted my MMP last month and have since added fields to my plan, do I need to resubmit?

  • No. Any changes that occur after submission of the MMP should be made to the on-site MMP. The addition of the field should be indicated on the MMP annual update(Short Form) form during the submission in the subsequent year.

Can my consultant submit and pay on my behalf?

  • Yes, once the owner has logged into the eMMP application they can then assign rights to an individual to submit and pay on the owner’s behalf. Here

How do I get a copy to the county and get a county signature?

  • If you submit online using the eMMP application, the county will automatically be notified. If you are submitting a paper MMP or construction application (Construction Design Statement or Construction Permit), a county signature is required.

Can I submit for all of my sites at once?

  • Yes, but only 60 days in advance. If you have multiple facilities but some are not due for more than 60 days, you cannot submit those and will have to wait.
  • If you have more than one site that falls within the 60 days due date, you can submit multiple sites at the same time.

Can I change the month my MMP is due?

  • No, you cannot change when the MMP is due.

Following my submission, I didn’t get a verification email from DNR

  • Check spam and junk mail folders. Verify the email address is correct by logging into the eMMP application. At the bottom of your Dashboard is a question about wishing to receive emails from the DNR, ensure Yes is selected.
  • There is no OKTA account or email address associated with the site. Create an account or contact the DNR office to assign an email address to the account.
  • OR Please contact the local Field office.

Payment of my MMP

What forms of payment are acceptable?

  • eMMP allows for the following online payment types: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and eCheck.
  • You can submit the MMP electronically and mail a check. If you choose this option as your payment method, print off the invoice and submit the paper check(s) and invoice to the appropriate DNR field office.
  • Multiple people can split the payment for one facility. If the MMP is submitted electronically, select ‘mail check’ as the payment method and submit three paper checks along with the MMP invoice to the appropriate DNR Field Office.

Are there any fees associated with EMMP submittal?

  • A 2.5% fee is charged for credit card payments.
  • A $1.50 IOWAccess fee is charged for al lelectronic transactions.
  • There are no fees for mailing checks.

Can I print a copy of my MMP and a receipt for my fees?

  • Yes, once the MMP is submitted and payment is received in full, you can print a copy of the MMP and payment receipt.

County Information

Can I designate or provide an email address for the annual short forms to be sent to?

Does the code of Iowa and/or administrative rules require that we (county) acknowledge receipt of them, especially now that they will be electronically filed with the DNR by the producer?

  • Yes, If submitting a paper copy, the Iowa Administrative Code requires that the owner submit a copy of the MMP to the board of supervisors for each county that manure is applied. [567 (455B) IAC 65.110(3)b(1)
  • No, If submitting the MMP electronically, the application will send a link to the County.

Does the code of Iowa and/or administrative rules require that the Board of Supervisors or designee take any action whatsoever with regard to the MMPs?

  • No, unless receiving a paper copy of the MMP, the county official must acknowledge receipt of the paper copies submitted to them.

Does this mean that once the online application is in place that the only way to submit is through an eMMP?

With the electronic submission transformation, is the county expected to fully print off each plan, or update, with our own paper and toner?

  • No, DNR does not require the county to print or retain the document. If a copy is kept the DNR encourages the county to consult with the County Attorney and follow the applicable records retention schedule.

Will county staff need a login/password to access the new eMMP online application?

  • No, county staff will have access to view the submitted form and other facility information without logging in to the application.

Other Questions?

Do I need a State of Iowa login ID to see MMP records?

  • No, the public can easily access MMP data and other information about animal feeding operations without login credentials.

How do I access facility information about a specific site location?

  • From the application search page (Search), use the search fields to identify the site of interest.

How do I view animal feeding operation data for a broad range of sites across the state?

  • From the Navigation bar (Reports), click on the Reports tab to view available reports.