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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Alex
Moon, DNR, at 515-725-8327 or Alex.Moon@dnr.iowa.gov
CORALVILLE — Susan Johnson of the Iowa DNR recently received
the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award and the Outstanding
Facility/Program Award from the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations at its
annual conference in Coralville.
Through the DNR’s Special Waste Authorization Program, Johnson
provides free, non-regulatory assistance to landfills, industry, businesses,
agencies and more to help them better understand federal regulations and to safely
dispose potentially hazardous materials. The Special Waste Authorization
Program assists in providing safe and proper management for wastes which
present a threat to human health or the environment that make disposal in a
sanitary landfill difficult to manage.
Johnson accepted the awards at the Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference Awards
Luncheon in Coralville on Oct. 3.
"Sue has worked hard for many years as a partner with
industry helping them solve their challenges,” said Alex Moon, DNR Land Quality
Bureau Chief. “Although she works for a regulatory agency, industry
stakeholders have never viewed her as a regulator. She is well deserving of
this award."
Johnson’s work aims to help find safe disposal methods that
meet all federal regulations while often saving organizations money by
exploring alternative solutions. A focus on providing resources, including
almost 30 fact sheets on various hazardous materials, helps simply regulations
and rules. In addition, Johnson works with the Iowa Waste Exchange to find new
reuse options for wastes that would otherwise be landfilled.
For more on the DNR’s Special Waste Authorization Program,
visit http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Solid-Waste/Special-Waste-Authorization.
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.
Administrative Orders
Responsible parties have 30 days to appeal the order or 60 days
to pay the penalty.
Jackson County
Justin Clasen
Either submit National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application
or eliminate man-made conveyance, properly stockpile manure, pay $4,953 in fish
restitution and investigative costs and pay $5,000 penalty.
Scott County
Dean Marten
Cease open burning and open dumping of solid wastes, properly
remove all remaining solid waste from property, and pay $10,000 penalty.
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