PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON RULE CHANGES 

APPROVING CORPS OF ENGINEERS' REGIONAL PERMIT

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Christine Schwake at 515-281-6615 or
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]

 

DES MOINES - The DNR is seeking public input on rule changes for projects
that have an impact on Iowa waters, including wetlands and lakes. 

 

Every five years the DNR can provide input on the regional permit 7 approved
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Regional permit 7 is a general permit
issued by the Corps for work in streams, lakes and wetlands for road and
bridge-type projects. The DNR's proposed rule changes provide that input. 

 

The public is invited to make oral or written comments at 1 p.m., April 9,
in Conference Room 5E, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St. in
Des Moines.  

 

Transportation projects with minimal impact may be covered by the Corps'
regional permit 7. The regional permit authorizes road, bridge, railroad and
trail construction projects, as well as culvert installation, to proceed
faster. 

 

"If planning a road, trail or bridge project in one of our lakes, streams or
wetlands, you must apply for a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
before construction begins," said Chris Schwake, a DNR environmental
specialist. "The DNR's new rules will let applicants get their Corps'
permits more quickly." 

 

The DNR's proposed rule changes to Chapter 61 of the Iowa Administrative
Code and information on the Corps' regional permit 7 can be found at
www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WetlandsPermitting.aspx.

 

Any interested person can submit written comments on the proposed DNR rule
changes on or before close of business April 18. Comments can be made at the
meeting or sent to Christine Schwake, Iowa DNR, 502 E. Ninth St., Des
Moines, IA 50319-0034, by e-mail to  <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask] or by faxing them to 515-281-8895. 

 


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