DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions
Consent Orders A consent order is issued as an alternative to issuing an administrative order. A consent order indicates that the DNR has voluntarily entered into a legally enforceable agreement with the other party.
Carroll County
B&J Pumping LLC
Develop and submit for DNR approval a standard operating procedure for manure application, including but not limited to the inspection of equipment and a response procedure for equipment failures; immediately implement said procedure upon DNR approval; and pay a $2,000 administrative penalty.
Hardin County
Goldfinch Estates II, LLC
Cease all illegal discharges to waters of the state; comply with all conditions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; within 365 days submit documentation proving that the sediment that accumulated in the River Road culvert immediately west of city well No. 4 has been removed; and pay a $4,500 administrative penalty.
Administrative Orders
Responsible parties have 60 days to appeal the order or 60 days to pay the penalty.