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January 1 Air Program Electronic Submittal Requirements Reminders

• 12/19/2022 10:30:00 AM
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The January 1, 2023, start date for electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emissions reporting documents is rapidly approaching. 

EASY Air Permit Rescission Module Live

• 11/20/2020 1:47:00 PM
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Iowa DNR is pleased to announce the Iowa DNR Environmental Application System (Iowa EASY Air) will now accept construction permit rescission requests through a new application module.  

Tell your neighbors: Online Air Permit Applications can save time and money

• 10/17/2019 1:57:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to work towards rolling out an online system to submit air quality permit applications.

Air Quality permits under review

• 5/2/2019 11:21:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits.

Consultant Begins Work on Online Air Permit Application System

• 10/29/2018 10:04:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has entered into a contract with enfoTech & Consulting, Inc. to develop a new electronic air permitting application system. The DNR expects the system to be online by Dec. 1, 2019 for Title V and construction permit applicants.

DNR Online Application System for Air Quality Permits Moves Forward

• 6/19/2018 3:06:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received an appropriation of $954,000 from the Technology Reinvestment Fund (SF 2414, 87th Iowa General Assembly) to implement an electronic air permit application system, e-Application. On June 19, DNR received approval from the Environmental Protection Commission to move forward with the project and enter into a contract with enfoTech & Consulting, Inc., of North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Collection of Air Permits (CAP) Option Now Available

• 3/17/2016 9:34:00 AM
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Today the DNR is making available a new air quality construction permit option called a Collection of Air Permits (CAP).

Revised Collection of Air Permits (CAP) Option Available for Comment

• 2/16/2016 10:30:00 AM
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The DNR is proposing to create a new air quality construction permit option called a Collection of Air Permits (CAP). Current construction permit practice is to issue one permit per emission point. The new CAP permit option will still give a permit number to each emission point but will consolidate requirements in one easy-to-use document.

New Construction Permit Option and Informational Meeting

• 12/11/2015 6:46:00 AM
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The DNR is proposing to create a new air quality construction permit option called a Collection of Air Permits (CAP). The CAP permit will allow multiple emission points and permits to be combined into one document. The CAP permit option was developed based on recommendations from our recent dual LEAN events that included both permit applicants and DNR staff.