03/31/08-DNR's Anti-Degradation Proposal
Included in this section are comments from the Iowa Environmental Council on DNR's anti-degradation proposal. DNR wants to make part of their water quality permit reviews an inclusion of wastewater treatment costs up to 15% higher than what is currently implemented, and other affordability and economic tests.  The margin is high and has not historically been part of DNR's environmental protection scope.  The result for Iowa businesses would be wastewater costs 15% higher than their competitors. 

Letter from Iowa Environmental Council Regarding Anti-Degradation

Anti-Degradation Comments from Iowa Environmental Council

Below are links to information regarding the Department's Anti-Degradation Proposal.  A stakeholder meeting will be held soon to discuss the proposed changes.  Please contact Nicole Molt with any questions or concerns about the proposal.

Iowa Environmental Council's View on Anti-degradation

Anti Degradation 1

Anti Degradation Power Point

Anti Degradation Rules Draft One

Anti-Degradation Rules

Draft Implementation Procedure

Below is a copy of the proposed legislation to address the water use fee permit issue.  The legislation has passed the House Environment Protection Committee and is placed on the calendar for full debate.

Water Permit Fee

Your feedback is requested on the following changes to chapter 60, 62, 63, and 64 by FRIDAY, March 28.  In addition to the links, you can also find this information on the DNR's website.  Please contact Nicole Molt at 515-235-0567 with any questions.

As of 3-12-08:
Chapter 60 Changes
Chapter 62 Changes
Chapter 63 Changes
Chapter 64 Changes
Supporting Document

Please send comments to:
Courtney Cswercko, ESS
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
NPDES Section, Wallace Building
502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA  50319
Courtney.Cswercko@dnr.iowa.gov
Phone: 515-281-7206  Fax 515-281-8895

Click here to read changes to underground storage tanks.  The document also provides details on public hearing dates.