DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses, and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions
Consent Orders
A consent order is issued as an alternative to issuing an administrative order. A consent order indicates that the DNR has voluntarily entered into a legally enforceable agreement with the other party.
Iowa County
Wayne Hotels, Inc, and Mukesh Patel d/b/a Knights Inn
Comply with water supply system permit and pay $6,715.00 penalty
Lee County
Iowa Fertilizer Company LLC
Created an enforceable compliance plan for the submittal of construction permit application, installation of control equipment, and compliance with construction permit applications
Administrative Orders
Responsible parties have 30 days to appeal the order or 60 days to pay the penalty.