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WQB Public Hearings for Regulatory Analyses to be held on September 24th, 2024

• 9/13/2024 3:01:00 PM
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The Regulatory Analyses for the proposed changes to the Water Quality Bureau (WQB) rules that are being made in accordance with Executive Order 10 (EO10) were published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on September 4, 2024.

DNR seeks comment on proposed publicly owned lakes watershed program rule revisions

• 7/25/2023 11:57:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for the Publicly Owned Lakes Watershed Program (Chapter 31).

DNR to present results of rules and regulations evaluation at four public meetings

• 5/17/2023 8:12:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Bureau is hosting four public meetings to present its results from the comprehensive evaluation of administrative rules and regulations.

Plan to participate in the joint Air Quality EO10 Rules Meeting and Client Contact Meeting on May 18

• 5/15/2023 3:43:00 PM
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Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program. Plan to attend a virtual open forum with DNR staff at the joint EO10 Rules Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. and the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 18.

Meeting Materials Available for March 14 Air Quality Rules Meeting

• 3/10/2023 3:27:00 PM
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Meeting materials for the March 14, 2023, Air Quality rules meeting have been posted on the Public Participation website under Public Input – Executive Order 10 Implementation.

Save the Date – Air Quality Rules Meeting on March 14, 2023

• 2/28/2023 1:36:00 PM
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Please join us on March 14, 2023, to review and provide comments on the Air Quality Bureau’s preliminary plans and schedule for rule chapter changes associated with implementation of Executive Order 10 (EO10).

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

• 2/16/2023 12:52:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and final rules to consolidate regulations related to solid waste and consider contract amendments at its Feb. 21 meeting. 

DNR collecting public comment on rule revisions to Iowa’s Beverage Container Control Rules

• 9/6/2022 1:08:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR is seeking informal comment on proposed rule revisions to the Beverage Container Control Rules in Iowa’s Administrative Code.

Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

• 5/17/2022 8:47:00 AM
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The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2022 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR). The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area where air quality modeling of actual emissions provided the basis for designating the area attainment for the 2010 1-hour SO2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

• 2/8/2022 12:44:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Comment Opportunity: Proposed Rule Changes for Air Electronic Submittal

• 1/10/2022 4:00:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission recently approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.

Public Comment Opportunity for Proposed Air Quality Rule Changes

• 6/18/2021 9:28:00 AM
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The Environmental Protection Commission recently approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.

Chapter 61 Rule Making: Aquatic Life Water Quality Criteria for Metals

• 11/5/2020 11:44:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission has amended Chapter 61 to update aquatic life water quality criteria for selected metals. 

Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed fishing rules

• 2/12/2020 1:25:00 PM
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Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on several proposed changes to the Iowa Administrative Code Chapters 44, 54, 81 and 113, through March 5.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at public meetings across the state

• 1/30/2020 12:51:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Waterfowl hunters reminded of rules for hunting in flooded crop fields

• 10/15/2019 11:45:00 AM
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Iowa’s unusually wet spring and fall has created a unique situation in certain parts of the state where floodwaters are reaching crop fields and causing issues regarding what waterfowl hunters can and can’t do in these areas.

Opportunity to Provide Input on Draft Air Quality Rules

• 8/16/2019 3:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Air Quality Bureau (Iowa DNR) invites the public to provide informal comments on a draft rulemaking proposal.

Public Comment Opportunity - Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report

• 5/9/2019 12:12:00 PM
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The DNR invites the public to provide comment on the 2019 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).

DNR public meeting recapping hunting seasons and possible rule changes rescheduled for March 5

• 2/26/2019 10:31:00 AM
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ALGONA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has rescheduled its Algona meeting where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, and discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 27 public meeting

• 2/7/2019 10:58:00 AM
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IOWA CITY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 21 public meeting

• 1/30/2019 9:59:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 20 public meeting

• 1/30/2019 9:55:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR seeking public comment for proposed rules for state parks and recreation areas

• 1/22/2019 11:37:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently seeking public comment for the proposed rule making to implement Senate File 2389, passed by the Iowa Legislature in April 2018, allowing the DNR to establish rental fees at state parks and recreation areas.

Opportunity to Provide Input on Draft Air Quality Rules

• 8/14/2018 9:01:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau (DNR) invites the public to provide informal comments on a draft rulemaking proposal.

EPC to meet in Des Moines – Contracts and rule changes on the agenda

• 8/9/2018 2:18:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Water quality improvement projects, land quality grant proposals and amendments to household hazardous waste rules are up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s approval Aug. 21.

November 7 SGP Workshop: RCRA Generator Improvements Rule, EPA Fines Determination & Supplemental Environmental Projects

• 10/24/2017 9:09:00 AM
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Join us at the Iowa Strategic Goals Program (ISGP) 1-day workshop on November 7, 2017, where regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business.

Rule change allows bow hunters with permit to carry to have a handgun during archery season

• 10/17/2017 12:36:00 PM
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A rule change approved by the administrative rules committee during 2017 Iowa legislative session allows hunters who have a valid permit to carry to carry a handgun while hunting deer under an archery tag. The change was included as part of a gun rules package approved by the committee.

November 7 SGP Workshop: RCRA Generator Improvements Rule, EPA Fines Determination & Supplemental Environmental Projects

• 10/9/2017 1:53:00 PM
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Join us at the Iowa Strategic Goals Program (ISGP) 1-day workshop on November 7, 2017, where regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business.

Date Change for Additional Opportunity for Public Comment

• 8/1/2017 8:27:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) has changed the public hearing date and public comment deadline for a proposed rulemaking.

Additional Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Air Quality Rulemaking

• 7/27/2017 11:33:00 AM
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On July 18, 2017, the Environmental Protection Commission (Commission) approved an additional opportunity for public comment on a proposed air quality rulemaking. The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau (DNR) received one comment on the original Notice of Intended Action, and is accepting additional comments through August 17, 2017.

Opportunity to provide input on draft rules to provide regulatory certainty

• 5/4/2017 8:55:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau (DNR) invites the public to provide informal comments on a draft rulemaking proposal.

AFO rule revisions final

• 12/22/2016 1:46:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission passed an update to the Animal Feeding Operation rules at the Oct. 18 commission meeting.

Opportunity to Provide Informal Comments on Asbestos Fee Clarification Rulemaking Proposal

• 11/17/2016 9:01:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau (DNR) invites the public to provide informal comments on a draft rulemaking proposal. The draft air quality rule changes will clarify the provisions for fees associated with asbestos demolition and renovation projects to match Iowa Code. 

Reminder: Proposed animal feeding operation rules up for approval at Oct. 18 commission meeting

• 10/20/2016 8:37:00 AM
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Changes to Chapter 65 Animal Feeding Operations rules are up for approval at the Oct. 18 Environmental Protection Meeting in Des Moines.

DNR holding public hearings on updates to surface water quality standards for copper

• 10/13/2016 2:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state this November to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards for copper.   

DNR Seeking Input on Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule

• 5/19/2016 1:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding six public hearings from May 23 to June 3 to gather input on proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations.