Rulemaking On IDNR Compliance And Enforcement Options Approved

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has proposed administrative rulemaking that will affirm the variety of compliance and enforcement options the Department may consider in responding to possible violations of environmental statutes, rules, and permits. The proposed rulemaking has been approved by the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) for formal public comment.

DNR has used these or similar procedures for many years, and this rulemaking formalizes this practice. New Chapter 9A will include the compliance and enforcement options that may be used prior to, or in lieu of, assessing the administrative penalties specified in 567 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapter 10.

The proposed rulemaking approved by the EPC on February 21. The Notice of Intended Action will be published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin (IAB) on March 21, 2012. At that time, the proposed rulemaking will be available on the IAB website. IDNR will then accept written comments through April 23, 2012. IDNR plans to hold a public hearing for the proposed rulemaking on April 23, 2012.

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Storage of Biofuels In Iowa In UST Systems - Proposed Guidance

To help ensure that biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are safely stored in underground storage tanks (USTs), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft guidance for UST owners and operators who wish to store these fuels. EPA is requesting comments on the proposed guidance that clarifies how an UST owner or operator can comply with the federal compatibility requirement for UST systems storing gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol, and diesel containing a percent of biodiesel yet to be determined. After reviewing comments, EPA intends to issue the final guidance in early 2011.

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