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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Scott Flagg, Iowa DNR,
at 515-725 8318 or Scott.Flagg@dnr.iowa.gov
DES
MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of
5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned
commercial buildings.
The
funds, from the DNR’s Derelict Building Grant Program, allow eligible communities
to investigate the amount of asbestos present in a building, determine the
physical characteristics and stability of these structures by completing
structural engineering assessments, and abate identified asbestos.
“If
a building collapses and the presence of asbestos is unknown, it can increase
the economic burden on the community,” said the DNR’s Scott Flagg. “In addition,
a building’s appearance may not reveal the actual condition of the structure. Building
assessments can assist communities determine how best to address an abandoned
building.”
The Derelict Building Grant Program
provides small communities and rural counties financial assistance for abandoned
commercial and public structures, which can improve the appearance of their
streets, revitalize local economies and alleviate the
environmental concerns these buildings can pose. Projects selected may apply
for funding in 2018 for additional program-related tasks like building removal
or building renovation.
For more
information and to obtain an application on the Derelict Building Grant Program,
contact Scott Flagg at 515-725-8318 or Scott.Flagg@dnr.iowa.gov.
$50,000 is
available for assistance and applications will be accepted until funds are
expended.
MEDIA CONTACT: Ed Tormey, DNR, at 515-725-8373 or Ed.Tormey@dnr.iowa.gov.
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/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/EnforcementActions.aspx.
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.
Hardin County
Centrum Valley Farms, LLP
Provide proper disposal of ashes and other waste at facility and
pay $8,000 penalty
Ida County
Terry Lovett, dba The Kwiki Car Wash and Avenue Car Wash
Cease illegal discharges to waters of the State and pay $5,000
penalty
Jasper
County
John DeVries
Cease open burning of solid wastes and pay $2,000 penalty. $1,000
of penalty payment to be made to Jasper County Conservation Board, to be
utilized pursuant to the terms of its Supplemental Environmental Project
agreement with DNR.
Webster
County
Steve Grettenberg
Pay $4,500 penalty for manure management plan violations.
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