DNR accepts comments on air quality changes

As part of the implementation requirements for Executive Order 10, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a public comment period from Sept. 6 through Sept. 28 for proposed rule changes to the air quality chapters.

The proposals are published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin (and are available online at legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/bulletinSupplementListings. The documents are also posted on the DNR’s Administrative Rules website at iowadnr.gov/about-dnr/about-dnr/administrative-rules.

The public may provide written comments on the documents for each air quality chapter of the Iowa Administrative Code (567 IAC Chapters 20-35). A virtual public hearing will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9-11 a.m.

To participate in the hearing, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88684560978?pwd=bW9CT0FsWGI0MFFKc1p6c3NYd3FPdz09.

Written comments may be sent by email to Christine.Paulson@dnr.iowa.gov, or by mail to the Iowa DNR, Attn: Christine Paulson, 502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

All public comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Questions should be addressed to Christine Paulson at the email provided above or by phone at 515-725-9510.