Alternativa agronômica para o biossólido produzido no Distrito Federal: I - efeito na produção de milho e na adição de metais pesados em Latossolo no cerrado

O crescimento urbano em Brasília aumentou o volume de esgoto doméstico coletado, gerando maior volume de biossólido - resíduo final do tratamento do esgoto - depositado nos pátios da Companhia de Água e Esgoto de Brasília (CAESB). Embora ainda haja carência de informações técnicas que possam garantir segurança ambiental, viabilidade econômica e satisfação social de seu uso, a maior parte do biossólido tem sido utilizada como condicionador de solos e fertilizante pelos agricultores nas áreas agrícolas vizinhas. Neste trabalho, o biossólido, que continha 90 dag kg-1 de água (10 dag kg-1 de matéria seca), foi aplicado a um Latossolo Vermelho distrófico, em doses únicas de 54, 108 e 216 t ha-1. Na menor dose e sem qualquer adição de outros fertilizantes, o material forneceu nutrientes para o milho por três anos, resultando em uma produtividade média de grãos de 4.700 kg ha-1. O modelo de ajuste aos dados, definido pela equação quadrática Y = 2349,3** + 41,579** X - 0,1097** X ², R² = 0,9824**, em que Y representa a produtividade de milho (kg ha-1) e X, a dose de biossólido úmido aplicado (t ha-1), estima que a aplicação de 189,51 t ha-1 produziria o rendimento máximo de milho. Usando-se o fósforo (P2O5) como referência, o biossólido foi mais eficiente do que a adubação mineral com superfosfato triplo, apresentando um valor fertilizante médio de 125 % nos três anos de cultivo. Na dose de 54 t ha-1, o biossólido da CAESB incorpora ao solo 240 kg de P2O5, 320 kg de N, 160 kg de Ca, 13 kg de K2O. As concentrações dos metais pesados (Cd, Pb e Hg) presentes no biossólido são muito inferiores aos limites críticos para aplicação do material, e a aplicação de 54 t ha-1 de biossólido úmido incorpora ao solo pequenas quantidades daqueles metais, indicando que a contaminação do solo por aqueles poluentes não constituirá problema, desde que o esgoto urbano não receba contaminação por resíduos industriais.

Alternativa agronômica para o biossólido produzido no Distrito Federal: II - aspectos qualitativos, econômicos e práticos de seu uso

A utilização agronômica do biossólido tem sido vista como a forma mais viável para sua disposição; entretanto, além do conhecimento técnico de suas propriedades como fertilizante, aspectos qualitativos, econômicos e práticos de seu uso são importantes para o produtor. O biossólido produzido pela Companhia de Saneamento de Brasília (CAESB) apresentou uma grande variabilidade entre as concentrações dos nutrientes a cada amostra coletada mensalmente no período entre agosto/1995 e julho/1996 e entre as estações de tratamento de origem do material. A variabilidade, maior para os macronutrientes (Ca, N, P, K, Mg e S) e menor para os micronutrientes e metais pesados, determina a necessidade de ajuste no cálculo das quantidades do material a cada aplicação. Apesar de fornecido gratuitamente, os usuários pagam pelo transporte do biossólido, o qual, pelo seu elevado conteúdo de água, só é viável até determinada distância. Nas condições deste trabalho, a distância máxima foi de 122 km. A simulação de secagem do produto mostrou que, reduzindo o conteúdo de água da pasta de 90 dag kg-1 para 70 dag kg-1, a distância de transporte aumenta de 122 para 365 km, ampliando a área de abrangência de seu uso. A aplicação de 54 t ha-1 de biossólido úmido (90 dag kg-1) apresentou a melhor relação benefício/custo (retorno de R$ 1,12 para cada R$ 1,00 investido no material), comparada às demais aplicações e às adubações com fertilizantes minerais (todas com retornos abaixo de R$ 1,00 para cada R$ 1,00 investido; a maior dose de biossólido teve retorno negativo). Embora tenha apresentado melhor desempenho comparativo, o que pode qualificá-la, preliminarmente, como dose para recomendação, a aplicação de 54 t ha-1 de biossólido úmido requer a movimentação e manipulação de um grande volume de material, o que pode ser um fator de limitação de seu uso.

Audit report on the Office of Treasurer of State, Iowa Educational Savings Plan Trust for the year ended June 30, 2009

Audit report on the Office of Treasurer of State, Iowa Educational Savings Plan Trust for the year ended June 30, 2009

Federal AIP Funding For Iowa’s NPIAS Airports 2004-2007, September 13, 2004

Vision 100, the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, reauthorizes federal aviation programs through fiscal year 2007 and sets spending levels for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Essential Air Service, Small Community Development Grants, and other programs that develop and maintain facilities at airports around the country. A major component of the bill is the Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) program, which provides funding for airport rehabilitation and development projects.

Iowa Aviation Plan, 2004-2024

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strives to ensure that Iowa’s system of public airports is positioned to meet the needs of businesses, residents, and visitors to our state. Airports must be accessible and positioned to safely meet different levels of aviation activity. In partnership with the FAA and various cities, counties, and airport authorities, the Iowa DOT helps to direct the systematic development of public airports. This report is a summary of a more comprehensive technical report that outlines a strategic plan for improving the performance of airports in Iowa over the next 20 years. More information on the technical report and on individual reports prepared for each of the public airports can be obtained from the Iowa DOT, Office of Aviation website at www.iawings.com. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides the Iowa DOT with an important tool to monitor the ability of airports to meet customer needs. The plan also provides a means to measure the effects of investment on the performance of the Iowa Aviation System. Over the next 20 years, federal, state, local, and private funding will be needed to ensure that the aviation system meets goals established in this study. It is estimated that at least $821 million will be needed over the next 20 years if airports in Iowa are to respond to objectives set by the system plan. In future years, the plan will enable the Iowa DOT to measure system performance. By tracking key indicators for the airport system, it will be possible for the Iowa DOT and the FAA to formulate strategies for responding to Iowa’s air transportation needs. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides a guide for the state and its communities to ensure that the vision established for the Iowa Aviation System can be achieved.

Iowa Aviation Plan, 2004-2024

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strives to ensure that Iowa’s system of public airports is positioned to meet the needs of businesses, residents, and visitors to our state. Airports must be accessible and positioned to safely meet different levels of aviation activity. In partnership with the FAA and various cities, counties, and airport authorities, the Iowa DOT helps to direct the systematic development of public airports. This report is a summary of a more comprehensive technical report that outlines a strategic plan for improving the performance of airports in Iowa over the next 20 years. More information on the technical report and on individual reports prepared for each of the public airports can be obtained from the Iowa DOT, Office of Aviation website at www.iawings.com. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides the Iowa DOT with an important tool to monitor the ability of airports to meet customer needs. The plan also provides a means to measure the effects of investment on the performance of the Iowa Aviation System. Over the next 20 years, federal, state, local, and private funding will be needed to ensure that the aviation system meets goals established in this study. It is estimated that at least $821 million will be needed over the next 20 years if airports in Iowa are to respond to objectives set by the system plan. In future years, the plan will enable the Iowa DOT to measure system performance. By tracking key indicators for the airport system, it will be possible for the Iowa DOT and the FAA to formulate strategies for responding to Iowa’s air transportation needs. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides a guide for the state and its communities to ensure that the vision established for the Iowa Aviation System can be achieved.

Executive Order, June 27, 1952

Governor Beardsley orders and directs the Treasurer of Iowa to accept on behalf of the State of Iowa Federal funds allocated to the State for assistance in alleviating hardship and suffering in the Missouri River and the Mississippi River Flood Disaster Areas.

2010 Iowa Drug Control Strategy

Iowa's Drug Control Strategy serves as a comprehensive blueprint for coordinated prevention, treatment, and enforcement actions to protect citizens from the dangers posed by substance abuse. This holistic plan, developed by Iowa's Drug Policy Advisory Council, embraces a performance-oriented process to align resources with long-term goals, and supports three desired results: All Iowans are healthy and drug-free, Iowa communities are free from illegal drugs, all Iowans are safe from drug abusing offenders. This report also contains a mix of recent accomplishments and pending challenges.

Audit report on the Office of Governor for the year ended June 30, 2008

Audit report on the Office of Governor for the year ended June 30, 2008

Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Contracts Letting Summary, July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Twelve regularly scheduled lettings and nine emergency/special lettings were held by the Iowa Department of Transportation for construction and maintenance work during the period covered by this report. At these lettings, projects totaling $1,030,584,566 were approved.

Protecting the Public,Iowa Office of Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman, January 2010

The Ombudsman helps citizens understand and maneuver through the often complicated depths and layers of government. In many cases, assistants facilitate citizen dialogue with an agency, explain the reasons for laws or policies, recommend revisions to unfair policies or unreasonable decisions, and resolve disputes informally. In some cases, the Ombudsman will pursue more formal investigations, take sworn testimony, and issue public reports. Here, in this periodic newsletter, you’ll find a small sampling of the ombudsman’s work over the previous two months. If you need help resolving a problem with state or local government, please see our contact information at the bottom of the page.

Guidelines for Cleaning up Former Methamphetamine Labs, June 2009

Methamphetamine (meth) drug labs are not a new hazard to Iowa. In 2004, federal, state and local authorities seized more than 1,400 Iowa labs. These labs are discovered in houses, apartments, motel rooms, motor vehicles, and even an occasional combine. A dramatic decrease in the number of meth labs occurred in 2005 when a law restricting the purchase of pseudoephedrine was implemented. Although the number of meth labs has decreased, they continue to exist. Since there is currently no official federal guidance or regulations on how to clean up a former meth lab, the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, has created these basic guidelines to assist public health officials, property owners and the general public in cleaning up former meth lab properties.

Agreed-upon procedures report on the Iowa State Center Business Office of Iowa State University of Science and Technology for the year ended June 30, 2009

Agreed-upon procedures report on the Iowa State Center Business Office of Iowa State University of Science and Technology for the year ended June 30, 2009

Iowa Aviation System Plan, 2004-2024

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strives to ensure that Iowa’s system of public airports is positioned to meet the needs of businesses, residents, and visitors to our state. Airports must be accessible and positioned to safely meet different levels of aviation activity. In partnership with the FAA and various cities, counties, and airport authorities, the Iowa DOT helps to direct the systematic development of public airports. This report is a summary of a more comprehensive technical report that outlines a strategic plan for improving the performance of airports in Iowa over the next 20 years. More information on the technical report and on individual reports prepared for each of the public airports can be obtained from the Iowa DOT, Office of Aviation website at www.iawings.com. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides the Iowa DOT with an important tool to monitor the ability of airports to meet customer needs. The plan also provides a means to measure the effects of investment on the performance of the Iowa Aviation System. Over the next 20 years, federal, state, local, and private funding will be needed to ensure that the aviation system meets goals established in this study. It is estimated that at least $821 million will be needed over the next 20 years if airports in Iowa are to respond to objectives set by the system plan. In future years, the plan will enable the Iowa DOT to measure system performance. By tracking key indicators for the airport system, it will be possible for the Iowa DOT and the FAA to formulate strategies for responding to Iowa’s air transportation needs. The Iowa Aviation System Plan provides a guide for the state and its communities to ensure that the vision established for the Iowa Aviation System can be achieved.