561—3.2 (17A,455A) Submission of information.
	 3.2(1)  Submission of information generally. Submissions should be made directly to the division of the department for whose use the materials are intended. Any person who submits materials should enclose a cover letter which states clearly and concisely the use for which they are intended. Although the department will attempt to return unsolicited information if requested, it cannot guarantee return.
	 3.2(2)  Exceptions. When information is submitted pursuant to another provision of these rules, the material should be submitted in accordance with any applicable instructions contained in such statute or rule. Some examples of such reporting include report of hazardous conditions pursuant to 567—subrule 131.2(1), wastewater bypasses pursuant to 567—subrule 63.6(2), manure releases pursuant to 567—paragraph 65.2(9)“a,” and excess air emissions pursuant to 567—subrule 24.1(2). Examples of other submissions include requests for confidential treatment of information in rule 561—2.5(17A,22), petitions for rule making in rule 561—5.1(17A), and petitions for declaratory rulings in rule 561—6.1(17A) and complaints.
	 3.2(3)  Hunting, fishing, and trapping violations. Suspected violations of hunting, fishing, and trapping laws may be reported at any time by dialing toll-free 1-800-532-2020. Callers remain anonymous.
	 3.2(4)  Emergency incident reports. The 24-hour emergency telephone number for the reporting of hazardous conditions as provided in 567—subrule 131.2(1) (Iowa Code section 455B.386) or emergency releases required to be reported in accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act as provided in Iowa Code section 30.8 is (515)281-8694. During nonbusiness hours this number is answered by staff of the department of public safety, who will obtain the caller’s name, telephone number, and information relating to the incident. This information will be forwarded to staff of the department who will contact the caller. Also, during nonbusiness hours this number may be used to report wastewater bypasses, manure releases, and excess air emissions.