Antidegradation refers to federal regulations designed to maintain and protect high quality waters and existing water quality in other waters from unnecessary pollution.
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| Introduction to Antidegradation |
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| Antidegradation Open Meeting Presentation, 3.2MB |
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| Draft Antidegradation Policy Rules – Updated July 2008 |
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| Proposed Antidegradation Implementation Procedures – Updated September 2008, Tracked Changes Version |
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| Antidegradation Process Charts |
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| EPA Comments on May 2008 Draft Rules and Implementation Procedure |
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| IDNR Response to EPA Comments to May 2008 Draft Rules and Implementation Procedure – Update July 2008 |
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| Dischargers to HQ Waterbodies |
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| Antidegradation Rulemaking Documents |
| Antidegradation NOIA September 2008 |
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| Draft Antidegradation Implementation Procedures – Updated September 2008 Clean Copy |
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| Antidegradation Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Antidegradation Public Hearing Schedule:
Any person may submit written suggestions or comments on the proposed amendments through December 26, 2008. Such written material should be submitted to Adam Schnieders, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034, fax (515)281-8895 or by E-mail to adam.schnieders@dnr.iowa.gov. Persons who have questions may contact Adam Schnieders at (515)281-7409.
Persons are invited to present oral or written comments at public hearings which will be held:
| December 3, 2008 |
11 a.m. | Storm Lake Public Library 609 Cayuga Street, Storm Lake, IA |
| December 3, 2008 | 6 p.m. | Municipal Utilities Conference Room 15 W. Third St., Atlantic, Iowa |
| December 4, 2008 | 11 a.m. | Manchester Public Library 304 Franklin Street, Manchester, IA |
| December 4, 2008 | 6 p.m. | Washington Public Library 120 E. Main Street, Washington, IA |
| December 5, 2008 | 1 p.m. | Clear Lake Community Meeting Room 15 N. Sixth St., Clear Lake, Iowa |
| December 12, 2008 | 1 p.m. | Wallace State Office Building Fifth Floor Conference Rooms 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa |
Lori McDaniel, Supervisor
Water Quality Bureau, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515)281-8094; Fax: (515)281-8895
E-mail Address: lori.mcdaniel@dnr.iowa.gov
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