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Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 86 counties

• 2/22/2022 9:27:00 AM
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DES MOINES –Most of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix.

Counties - Sign up to evaluate animal confinement sites

• 1/13/2022 2:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution by the end of January.

Comment Opportunity: Proposed Rule Changes for Air Electronic Submittal

• 1/10/2022 4:00:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission recently approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.

Public Comment Opportunity for Proposed Air Quality Rule Changes

• 6/18/2021 9:28:00 AM
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The Environmental Protection Commission recently approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.

Opportunity to Provide Input on Draft Air Quality Rules

• 8/16/2019 3:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Air Quality Bureau (Iowa DNR) invites the public to provide informal comments on a draft rulemaking proposal.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 21 public meeting

• 1/30/2019 9:59:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR seeking public comment for proposed rules for state parks and recreation areas

• 1/22/2019 11:37:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently seeking public comment for the proposed rule making to implement Senate File 2389, passed by the Iowa Legislature in April 2018, allowing the DNR to establish rental fees at state parks and recreation areas.

Opportunity for Comment on Proposed Modeling Determination (Form MD) Update

• 2/8/2018 8:57:00 AM
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The DNR is proposing an update to the method used to determine when a dispersion modeling analysis will be needed for construction permitting projects at portable plants.  Form MD has been updated to incorporate the proposed change.

DNR holding public hearings on updates to surface water quality standards for copper

• 10/13/2016 2:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state this November to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards for copper.   

DNR Seeking Input on Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule

• 5/19/2016 1:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding six public hearings from May 23 to June 3 to gather input on proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations.

Iowa's Deer Seasons Approved for Public Comment

• 4/19/2016 7:49:00 AM
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Iowa’s proposed 2016-17 deer hunting seasons were approved for public comment Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The proposal included a status quo county antlerless license quota and maintained the buck only restriction for select counties in northwest Iowa during early muzzleloader season and first shotgun season.