FYI Wally Taylor Water Quality ListServ Article – April 13, 2012 Public hearings schedule for Chapter 68 and Chapter 69 proposed rule changes The Environmental Protection Commission has approved a Notice of Intended Action for IAC567-Chapter 69, “Private Sewage Disposal Systems” and IAC567-Chapter 68, “Commercial Septic Tank Cleaners”. The proposed changes to Chapter 68 are precipitated by the passage of Senate File 321 (2011) which amended Iowa Code 455B.172 to include language relating to the disposal of wastewater from on-farm food processing facilities. The changes to Chapter 69 result in part from the passage of House File 2437 (2010). This bill modified Iowa Code 455B.172 (11) to simplify and provide clarity to the time of transfer septic system inspection requirements. Other minor changes are also proposed including renewal of the NPDES General Permit #4 for legally discharging private sewage systems. Any person may submit written suggestions or comments on the proposed amendments through May 1, 2012. Such written material should be submitted to Daniel Olson, NPDES Section, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034, fax (515)281-8895, or by E-mail to [log in to unmask] . Persons who have questions may contact Daniel Olson by E-mail or at (515)281-8263. Public hearings where persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held at the following dates and times: April 12, 2012, 3:00 - 5:00pm Wallace State Office Bldg., Conference Room 5E, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319 April 16, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00pm Iowa DNR Field Office 4, 1401 Sunnyside Ln., Atlantic, IA April 17, 2012, 4:00 - 6:00pm Independence Public Library, 805 1st St. E, Independence, IA April 18, 2012, 4:00 – 6:00pm Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams, Fairfield, IA April 19, 2012, 4:00 – 6:00pm Storm Lake Public Library, 609 Cayuga St., Storm Lake, IA --- You are currently subscribed to water_quality as: [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe click the Unsubscribe link below, or send a blank email to: [log in to unmask] . http://Membership.Lists.ia.gov/u?id=2283239.d2db79a5116402489b3b20ffa40e0690&n=T&c=F&l=water_quality (click here to unsubscribe) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp