Assistance Guide
The Iowa Environmental Assistance Guide is your roadmap to Iowa's environmental permitting requirements. This guide will assist in identifying the regulatory requirements as your company begins to plan for locating or expanding your business in Iowa.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is available to assist your business in identifying permitting requirements, communicating with the appropriate regulatory agencies and in establishing a strong working partnership with these agencies.
The requirements for air, water and land quality permitting are briefly outlined, so we encourage businesses to contact IEDA early in the planning process, or to communicate with the regulatory agency contact(s) listed at the end of this guide for assistance in complying with the regulations. IEDA is committed to working with businesses to support our commitment to environmental protection and economic development in Iowa.
Business Assistance Coordinator
Iowa's Business Assistance Coordinator network works as a unit across the State of Iowa enterprise to help you effectively identify your compliance needs and requirements. Our goal is to assist you in meeting business development timelines through efficient communication and timely processing of your compliance requirements needs.
Please contact Mel.Pins@dnr.iowa.gov , (515) 729-4616 for assistance.
Small Business & Air Quality
The Small Business Air Quality Liaison at the Iowa Air Quality Bureau provides assistance to small businesses. Contact Small Business Air Quality Liaison, Christine Paulson at christine.paulson@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-725-9510.
The Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) also provides assistance to small business. Contact Program Manager, Jennifer Wittenburg at Jennifer.Wittenburg@uni.edu or 319-273-8905.