General Information - Executive Order 10
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on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes the review of existing rule chapters, the reauthorization of rule chapters that will be retained, and public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input throughout the process. Opportunities for public input and information for public review during the Land Quality Bureau's (LQB’s) implementation of EO10 will be posted on this webpage as they become available.
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The Land Quality Bureau’s Solid Waste & Contaminated Sites Section and Financial & Business Assistance Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continue to make progress on the Executive Order 10 (EO10) administrative rule process.
Publication, Public Hearing, and Public Comment Schedule
The proposed revisions to all Solid Waste, Contaminated Sites, and FABA rules were previously published as a notice of intended action (NOIA) as discussed below (see Previously Published Drafts). Subsequently, a revised NOIA for 567 IAC 101 Sanitary Disposal Projects and 567 IAC 102 Solid Waste Management will go before the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) for approval at the May 20, 2026 meeting.
Revised NOIA for IAC Chapters 567 IAC 101 and 567 IAC 102
Since 2015, the DNR has evaluated when and how to regulate the disposal of dead animals in light of Pet Memories, Inc. vs. Iowa DNR, CVCV035362 (District Court for Cedar County, 2015). Recently, stakeholder comments regarding the regulation of composting of dead animals once again brought this matter to the forefront of DNR policy discussions. Following review of the Court’s ruling, the comments received, the DNR’s current regulatory structure, and the plain language of Iowa Code section 167.2, the DNR has determined it is necessary to remove regulations on the burial of dead animals from the DNR rules.
Additionally, the proposed rules remove DNR regulations of animal-only composting, with allowance for reasonable amounts of bulking agents. However, to support stakeholders interested in mixed-organic composting, our regulations will continue to support the composting of dead animals at regulated composting facilities. It should be noted that the DNR retains all jurisdiction to regulate waste going to landfills and to regulate its other jurisdictional subject matter areas. Notably, during mass mortality events, the DNR remains committed to providing both technical support and special waste permitting (where appropriate) to facilitate the prompt and effective disposal of mass quantities of dead animals.
In addition to the changes described above, the following changes were also made in response to stakeholder comments:
- “if applicable” was added to 102.5(2)b for clarity.
- 102.5(3) Signage was removed as this is covered in 100.9(7). 100.9(7) will be revised to only apply to sites open to the public.
- 102.5(3)h “Finished compost that contains bones that have not fully decomposed may be applied to cropland” was added for clarity.
- The definitions of “farm waste” and “farm buildings” will be added to 567 IAC 101.2. This was an oversight in the previous NOIA.
- Throughout both chapters there are several instances where “chapter” was corrected to “division.”
Public Input Opportunities and Schedule
Public hearings will be held according to the schedule below at which time persons may present their views. In addition, any interested person may submit written comments during the formal comment period (i.e. June 10 through July 1). Details for attending each of the public hearings and submitting written comments will be provided in the published NOIA documents, and we will send out an email (Sign Up For Solid Waste Updates) when those documents are available.
Schedule
- Revised Notice of Intended Action (NOIA) for 567 IAC 101 and 567 IAC 102 to the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) for approval, May 20, 2026.
- NOIA published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin (IAB), June 10, 2026.
- Public hearings and end of public comment period, June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026.
- Administrative Rule Review Committee (ARRC) date TBD.
- Adopted and Filed of all rules related to Solid Waste, Contaminated Sites and Financial and Business Assistance, to EPC for approval, July 21, 2026.
- Adopted and Filed published in the IAB, August 30, 2026.
- ARRC meeting date TBD.
- Effective date, September 23, 2026.
Previously Published Drafts
The proposed revisions to all Solid Waste, Contaminated Sites, and FABA rules were published as a notice of intended action (NOIA) in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 7, 2026 and public hearings were held on January 27, 2026 through January 30, 2026.
- Chapter 100 - Scope of Title - Definition - Rules of Practice
- Chapter 101 - Sanitary Disposal Projects (Includes Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Industrial Landfills, Coal Combustion Residue Landfills and Transfer Stations.) Note: A revised Notice of Intended Action for Chapters 567-101 and 567-102 will go before the Environmental Protection Commission for approval, May 20, 2026 as described above.
- Chapter 102 - Solid Waste Management (Includes Organic Composting Facilities, Land Application of Waste, Landfarming of Petroleum Contaminated soil, Beneficial use, Waste Tire Management. Special Waste Authorizations, Discarded Appliance Demanufacturing, and Cathode Ray Tube Device Recycling.) Note: A revised Notice of Intended Action for Chapters 567-101 and 567-102 will go before the Environmental Protection Commission for approval, May 20, 2026 as described above.
- Chapter 103 - Financial and Operating License Requirements for Regional Collection Centers and Satellite Facilities
- Chapter 104 - Solid Waste Comprehensive Planning and Environmental Management Systems Requirements
- Chapter 105 - Hazardous Conditions
- Chapter 107 - Beverage Container Deposits
- Chapter 109 - Landfill Alternatives Financial Assistance Programs
- Chapter 119 - Used Oil and Used Oil Filters (Recission)
- Chapter 145 - Household Batteries (Recission)
- Chapter 149 - Fees For Transportation , Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste (Recission)
- Chapter 152 - Criteria for Siting Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facilities (Recission)
Chapter 213 - Packaging -- Heavy Metals Content (Recission)
Contacts:
- Please use EO10_SolidWaste@dnr.iowa.gov to submit comments and questions regarding FABA and Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites related rule chapters.
- Contaminated Sites: Michael Sullivan, Matt Graesch and Shelley Nellesen
- Solid Waste: Michael Sullivan, Chad Stobbe, Theresa Stiner, Mary Klemesrud and Brian Rath
- FABA: Jennifer Wright
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Chapters 70-76 govern floodplain development and dam safety in Iowa. Chapter 70 outlines definitions and permitting procedures, updates include landowner notifications, floodway determination, floodway development reviews and several new definitions. Chapter 71 governs when permits are required and has been reformatted and streamlined. Chapter 72 provides permitting criteria and includes minor cleanup. Chapter 73 regulates dams in Iowa and is generally unmodified as it was complete updated in 2020. It is proposed to rescind Chapter 75 that governed general floodplain establishment and floodplain management orders that is generally superseded in currently with FEMA mapping standards. Applicable sections of Chapter 75 that are still relevant are moved into other chapters. Chapter 76 is also proposed to be rescinded as it is no longer relevant.
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally will be held via conference call as follows. Persons who wish to attend the conference call should contact Jon Garton via email. A conference call number will be provided prior to the hearing. Persons who wish to make oral comments at the conference call public hearing must submit a request to Jon Garton prior to the hearing to facilitate an orderly hearing that were held on January 28 and January 29.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis. Written comments in response to this Regulatory Analysis must be received by the Department of Natural Resources (Department) no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing, which were held on January 28 and January 29.
- NOI: Rescind and Replace Chapter 70, “Scope of Title—Definitions—Forms—Rules of Practice,” (162.52 KB) .pdf
- NOI: Rescind and Replace Chapter 71, “Floodplain or Floodway Development—When Approval is Required,” Rescind 75 and 76 (143.23 KB) .pdf
- NOI: Rescind and Replace Chapter 72,“Criteria for Approval,” (245.46 KB) .pdf
- NOI: Rescind and Replace Chapter 73,“Approval, Construction, Use, Maintenance, Removal, Inspections, and Safety of Dams,” (203.13 KB) .pdf
Comments should be directed to:
Jon Garton, Supervisor Floodplain and Dam Safety Section
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Email: jonathan.garton@dnr.iowa.gov
Iowa Code Chapter 458A was updated by the legislature in 2024 to include the regulation of naturally occurring, non-petroleum/hydrocarbon gases. As a result, the associated Iowa Administrative Code 561 Chapter 17 had to be updated to reflect the changes to Iowa Code. Further, we were directed to complete this update in 2025 as part of the Executive Order 10 (EO 10). After receiving input from stakeholders, including two public hearings, the final version of Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 17 became effective on August 27, 2025. Please contact Matthew Graesch at matthew.graesch@dnr.iowa.gov with any questions regarding this chapter.
IA DNR UST Program Rules Update - Chapter 135 Amended NOIA Redline & Hearings
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted updated documents and scheduled the following formal public hearing regarding potential amendments to Iowa’s underground storage tank administrative rules resulting from Executive Order 10 (EO10). The Land Quality Bureau of the DNR is responsible for all underground storage tank rules. Please send any comments or questions to USTEO10@dnr.iowa.gov.
567 IAC Chapter 135
Public Hearing
An Amended NOIA will be published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on June 10, 2026. Formal public hearing for this Amended NOIA will be held as follows:
Public Hearing 1: Tuesday, June 30, 1-2 pm
In person location information:
Iowa DNR Central Office
Wildcat Den Conference Room
6200 Park Ave, Suite 200
Des Moines Iowa
Virtual information:
Join by phone: (US) +1 920-689-3134 PIN: 596 122 333#
Public Hearing 2: Wednesday, July 1, 10-11 am
In person location information:
Iowa DNR Central Office
Wildcat Den Conference Room
6200 Park Ave, Suite 200
Des Moines Iowa
Virtual information:
Join by phone: (US) +1 971-245-2364 PIN: 597 218 671#
Documents
- 5/5/26 Redline document comparing the current Amended NOIA to the 2025 NOIA (1.68 MB) .pdf
- 3/31/26 Responsiveness Summary for Chapter 135 (4.15 MB) .pdf
Background Information on EO10
EO10 signed by the Governor on January 10, 2023 requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes the review of existing rule chapters, the reauthorization of rule chapters that will be retained, and public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input throughout the process.
The steps in the formal rulemaking process are prescribed in the Administrative Procedures Act, found in Iowa Code chapter 17A. This process includes review and approval by the Environmental Protection Commission and the Administrative Rules Review Committee, publication in the Administrative Bulletin, as well as public hearings and a public comment period. Ultimately, the rule becomes effective at the end of the formal rulemaking process.