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.
Louisa County
Brauns Excavating, LLC.
Remove and properly dispose of remaining solid waste, cease all open burning and improper solid waste disposal, and pay a $3,370.00 administrative penalty.
Lyon County
Triple G Feedlot, Inc and G&G Farms, Inc.
Operate feedlots in compliance with regulations, do one of the following: cease all discharges and develop a plan of action to prevent future discharges or submit a NPDES permit application, and pay a $6,000.00 administrative penalty.
Story County
Roger Engstrom
Remove and properly dispose of remaining solid waste, cease all open burning and improper solid waste disposal, and pay a $3,000.00 administrative penalty.