Iowa DNR News
Environmental Services Division
IOWA STAKEHOLDERS ASKED TO SHARE COMMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DISPOSAL REQUIRMENTS
MEDIA CONTACT: Alex Moon at (515) 281-6807 or [log in to unmask]
DES MOINES – Iowans interested in providing feedback regarding proposed revisions to disposal requirements for construction and demolition (C&D) waste can submit written comments to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) until Dec. 1.
“C&D regulations are a concern because the existing rules and laws pertaining to their management lack adequate protection for the environment and are not equitable when compared to the rule requirements for Municipal Solid Waste landfills (MSW),” said Alex Moon, with the DNR solid waste program.
The DNR is specifically requesting detailed responses and comments pertaining to any or all of the proposed revisions.
Current rules, proposed revisions and a memo explaining what the revisions intend to accomplish are available at www.iowadnr.gov/waste/policy/cdlandfill.html.
Those wishing to provide written comments should submit them by Dec. 1, 2008 to the following address:
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Attn: Alex Moon
502 East 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
If the comments warrant further discussion, the DNR will schedule public meetings to discuss in greater detail.
After gathering comments, the DNR will present the recommendations to the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) for review. A draft rule revision will then be provided to the EPC at its January 2009 meeting.
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