Environmental Covenant Models and Guides
The DNR has drafted a model environmental covenant for use in the LUST and LRP programs. There are certain provisions that must be incorporated into the covenant and there is broad discretionary authority to incorporate other provisions (Iowa Code Chapter 455I).
The DNR has prepared the Environmental Covenant Preparation Guidance which provide the steps and supporting documentation that needs to be submitted for review and approval. Note: Regardless of the covenant model you use, the submission must comply with the requirements of Iowa Code 455I.
- Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Environmental Covenant Model
- CSS Environmental Covenant Model
- Land Recycling Program (LRP) Environmental Covenant Model
- Property Interest Certification Form
- UST Environmental Covenant Model
- Model Recording Cover Sheet **
** must be used for recording purposes for both LUST and LRP environmental covenants. Iowa Code section 331.601A established uniform formatting requirements for all documents filed with the county recorder's office, including environmental covenants.
Institutional Control
The DNR has also modified portions of the current LUST Institutional Control Guidance to provide policy on the type of supporting documentation and research that needs to accompany any LUST institutional control submitted for review and approval by the DNR.
- Institutional Control Guidance
- Authority Certification Letter - County
Authority Certification Letter - Local - Notification of Restriction on Installation of Wells within a Contaminated Area of Concern Located Within City Limits Letter
Notification of Restriction on Installation of Wells within a Contaminated Area of Concern Located Within City Limits Letter - Listing of Approved City and County Private Well Ordinances