DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an informal stakeholder meeting on April 14, 2026, regarding the proposed five-year renewals of stormwater NPDES General Permits #1, #2, and #3. The purpose of this meeting is to accept comments and answer questions on possible changes to the general permits. The DNR is specifically seeking comments on the clarity, feasibility, and potential impact of the proposed changes. Formal rulemaking to renew these general permits is expected to begin in mid 2026.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 11:00 am. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Google Meet.
- Tuesday, April 14 · 11:00am
- Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uxj-mzkm-uqq
- Or dial: (US) +1 414-909-7229 PIN: 161 729 810#
- More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uxj-mzkm-uqq?pin=6153220581983
Redline-strikeout and clean versions of the three stormwater general permits are available on the Stormwater Program webpage.
Questions and comments regarding the draft renewals or the meeting may be directed to David Schelling at stormwater@dnr.iowa.gov. Comments will be accepted until Friday, April 17th.