The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) continues to update their COVID-19 Response page on the IDNR website to provide ongoing news and updates in regards to how the novel coronavirus may affect the Department’s services, facilities and events. One section, targeted to the state’s regulated industry and business community, provides access to a resource tab containing information on environmental and emergency response issues associated with COVID-19. 

Currently, all IDNR-sponsored events remain postponed until May 31, 2020. Please continue to check the COVID-19 Response page frequently for the latest closures, postponements and updates.

On March 26, 2020, EPA issued a temporary policy regarding enforcement discretion during the pandemic. EPA's COVID-19 website has more information and explains the applicable policy.

Regulations. By law you are required to comply. However, compliance requirements can often seem overwhelming and confusing, and rule changes can catch you completely off guard and leave your head spinning.

Wouldn’t it be nice if regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business? Would you like the opportunity to meet with regulators and industry experts in a small setting where questions are welcome?These webinars provide just that opportunity.

Join us for an Iowa Strategic Goals Program series of weekly free webinars June 11, 18 & 25, 2020!

• June 11: EPA will discuss reorganization and environmental priorities and the Iowa DNR will discuss Department priorities. Also, an EPA geologist and the DNR will explain emerging issues and actions surrounding PFAS.
• June 18: EPA will discuss the new Aerosol Rule which recently became effective.
• June 25: EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers will talk about wetland delineation and how it may affect your facility.

This session will provide plenty of time for open discussion / Q&A, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn, network and share ideas!

This webinar series continues our workshop series offered by the Iowa Strategic Goals Program.  Open to all Iowa manufacturers, the materials presented will apply to a broad range of industrial sectors.

Agenda, flyers, and registration forms can be found on the P2 Workshops website. For any questions regarding the virtual webinar series, contact P2Services@dnr.iowa.gov.

Due to uncertainties related to the novel coronavirus, the Iowa Pollution Prevention Intern Program has been suspended for the summer of 2020. The Pollution Prevention (P2) Services team will be continuing to follow up on previous projects and provide resources to support implementation and track results. The P2 team remains available to assist companies virtually with resources from our Technical Resource Library, or the P2 InfoHouse, and to provide support for Environmental Management Systems development, or continuous improvement assessments.

The P2 Services program continues to support Iowa business and industry remotely with their P2 needs during this uncertain time. In accordance with current IDNR policy regarding COVID-19, all site visits and onsite work continues to be postponed until further notice. The P2 Services team continues to be available for all forms of virtual P2 technical assistance, information sharing and program support and/or questions. Feel free to reach out to any individual P2 staff members by using their direct phone or email, or by emailing P2Services@dnr.iowa.gov.