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New electronic fee payment option for Wastewater Construction permit applications and NPDES permits

• 6/29/2023 3:16:00 PM
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The Wastewater Engineering and NPDES Sections now accept electronic payments for Wastewater Construction Permit applications and NPDES permit fees on the Iowa DNR Payment System.

DNR hires new storm water program coordinator

• 11/10/2022 2:18:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a new storm water program coordinator.

Public hearing to collect comments on wastewater general permit renewal for mining and processing facility discharges

• 8/20/2020 12:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR will hold a public hearing on Sept. 2, to collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for mining and processing facilities, otherwise known as General Permit No. 5 (GP5).

Public hearing to collect comments on wastewater general permit renewal for pesticide discharges

• 8/20/2020 12:19:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR will hold a public hearing on Sept. 1 to collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for pesticide discharges, otherwise known as General Permit No. 7 (GP7). 

Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for mining and processing services

• 5/30/2019 12:16:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting to answer questions and collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for mining and processing facility discharges.

Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for well services

• 5/9/2019 2:46:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR will hold a public hearing to collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for water well construction and service discharges.

Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for pesticide discharges

• 5/9/2019 2:45:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting to answer questions and collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for pesticide discharges.

New Training Workshop Focuses on Bottom Line for Industrial Stormwater

• 10/25/2018 8:19:00 AM
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Industrial and commercial facilities with "stormwater discharge associated with industrial activity" are required to obtain NPDES permits, known as General Permits #1 and #3.  A new training opportunity has been developed to help those facilities understand their permitting requirements, develop pollution prevention plans, and implement best management practices with the goal of staying in compliance.

Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Renewal of NPDES General Permit 6

• 5/11/2018 2:09:00 PM
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Well Construction and Well Service Discharges General Permit 6 (GP6) will expire on February 28, 2020. Iowa DNR proposes to initiate rulemaking to renew the NPDES permit for a third 5 year term. The proposed GP6 is nearly identical to the current general permit except for some clarifications.

Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for well services

• 5/11/2018 9:20:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting to answer questions and collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for water well construction and service discharges.

Hearings will discuss two new general permits covering discharges of wastewater

• 2/22/2018 11:32:00 AM
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The DNR is seeking public comment on proposed rules that will create two new general permits. The permits cover a variety of wastewater discharges to Iowa soils and streams. 

Public Hearings on Proposed NPDES General Permits 8 and 9

• 2/13/2018 10:21:00 AM
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The DNR is seeking public comment on proposed rules that will create two new general permits. The permits cover a variety of wastewater discharges to Iowa soils and streams.

Sioux City Referral Delayed Until June Commission Meeting

• 5/16/2016 9:55:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Consideration of a referral of Sioux City by the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission scheduled for May 17th will be postponed to the commission’s June 21st meeting as requested by the city.

Public Meetings to Discuss New Wastewater Permits

• 4/21/2016 8:07:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The DNR will hold two public stakeholder meetings in May to answer questions and collect public comments on two proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permits.

Renewal of Permit Requirements for Aquatic Pesticide Applicators

• 4/1/2016 11:07:00 AM
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The DNR will hold a public hearing on the renewal of a general permit for people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters April 5th in Des Moines.

Renewal of Permit Requirements for Discharges from Mining and Processing Facilities

• 4/1/2016 11:06:00 AM
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The DNR will hold a public hearing on April 7 on the renewal of a general permit for operators of mining and processing facilities that discharge wastewater.

Public Meeting To Discuss Permit Requirements for Mining and Processing Facilities

• 3/31/2016 6:36:00 AM
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DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing April 7 in Des Moines on renewing a general permit for mining and processing facilities that discharge wastewater.

Renewal of Permit Requirements for Aquatic Pesticide Applicators

• 9/4/2015 11:15:00 AM
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The DNR is seeking input from people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters at an informal stakeholder meeting Sept. 9 in Des Moines.