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. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the public comment period.
Construction Permits
DNR engineers review and issue construction permits to facilities before they build new or modified sources of air pollution. The public may review the following air quality construction permits available online at www.iowadnr.gov/airpermitsearch.
Lee County Iowa Fertilizer Company – 3550 180th St., Wever. Project No. 18-126, Permit amendments to increase maximum rated capacities, change stack characteristics, update emission limits, and clarify permit language.
The public comment period goes from Oct. 26 – Nov. 26 and requests for a public hearing must be submitted by Nov. 9.