Executive Order 10 (EO10) signed by the Governor on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. For more information on EO10 please go to the Governor's Office webpage for Executive Orders.
The EO10 process for both the review of existing rule chapters and the reauthorization of rule chapters that will be retained includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input throughout the process. Opportunities for public input and information for public review during the Air Quality Bureau's implementation of EO10 will be posted below as they become available.
For more information contact Christine Paulson at Christine.Paulson@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-725-9510.
Public Comment Opportunity for Draft Air Quality Rule Changes
The DNR will hold a public comment period from September 6 – September 28, 2023, for proposed rule changes to the air quality chapters. The proposals are published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin (IAB) and are available 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.
Written comments on the proposed rule changes may be sent to Christine Paulson by email to Christine.Paulson@dnr.iowa.gov, or by mail to the Iowa DNR, Attn: Christine Paulson, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. All public comments must be received no later than 4:30 pm on September 28.
Additionally, a virtual public hearing on the draft changes will be held on Thursday, September 28, from 9:00 – 11:00 am. To participate in the hearing, please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88684560978?pwd=bW9CT0FsWGI0MFFKc1p6c3NYd3FPdz09.
Previous Draft Rule Changes Available for Informal Public Input
EO10 Stakeholder Meetings and Materials
July 11, 2023: The Air Quality Bureau held its fourth stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00. This meeting will be an opportunity for discussion and to provide the DNR with informal input on draft rule changes to the remaining air quality chapters.
June 15, 2023: The Air Quality Bureau held its third stakeholder meeting on Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 am to discuss and receive informal input on draft rule changes to administrative code chapters associated with EO10.
May 18, 2023: The Air Quality Bureau held its second stakeholder meeting to discuss and receive feedback on proposed rule changes to several administrative code chapters associated with the implementation of EO10.
March 14, 2023: The Air Quality Bureau held its first stakeholder meeting to share its preliminary plans and schedule, and to receive stakeholder input associated with implementing EO10.
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For more information contact Christine Paulson at Christine.Paulson@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-725-9510.