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Air Quality Fact Sheets
Several fact sheets are available to assist you with understanding air quality regulations, related compliance considerations and help in finding assistance resources.
Assistance
Air Quality - Compliance Information for Economic Developers
An overview of Iowa’s air quality programs and regulations including: National Ambient Air Standards, Major Source Operating Permit Program, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD).
Auto Body Surface Coating Guide
IWRC Practical Guide to Reducing Air Emissions for Autobody Shops
Iowa Air Emissions Assistance Program
Fact sheet on non-regulatory confidential technical assistance for small business with completing air quality construction permits, emission inventories and site assessments
Iowa Environmental Guide for Business
A comprehensive overview of Iowa’s environmental compliance programs and expert resources to assist you with recycling, waste reduction and pollution prevention.
Iowa Waste Reduction Center Regulatory Summaries for Small Business
Pertinent regulations in plain English to assist an Iowa business in becoming compliant with the environmental regulation that may apply.
Pollution Prevention Services
Fact sheet covering non regulatory and confidential assistance for business and industry, institutions, government agencies with more than 100 employees, Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Large Quantity Generators, and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Recycling and Waste Exchange Assistance
Fact sheet covering non regulatory and confidential assistance with recycling and waste exchange services for business and industry.
Site Development and Expansion
Fact sheet covering common compliance considerations associated with planning site development and expansion.
Small Business Environmental Liaison
Fact sheet covering non regulatory and confidential assistance for small business with environmental issues, questions, and education and outreach.
Asbestos
Asbestos Regulations Brochure
IDNR Fact Sheet covering what businesses, building owners and contractors and others need to know about the Asbestos National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Asbestos Requirements Checklist
IDNR Checklist of requirements when undertaking asbestos removal.
EPA Guidelines for Catastrophic Emergency Situations Involving Asbestos
EPA’s guidelines to assist regional, state and local agencies in managing potential asbestos hazards resulting from a catastrophic accident or disaster.
Notification of Demolition and Renovation
IDNR required notice when undertaking demolition and renovation of structures containing asbestos.
NESHAP Regulation for Demolition and Renovation
IDNR administrative rule standard which applies to the demolition and renovation of structures containing asbestos.
Biofuels
Biodiesel Facility Regulatory Assistance Guide
Fact sheet covering compliance requirements for biomass and biodiesel production in Iowa.
Ethanol Facility Regulatory Assistance Guide
Fact Sheet covering compliance requirements for ethanol production in Iowa.
Open Burning
Rules for Burning Buildings
Fact Sheet covering IDNR rules for training fires and for controlled burns of demolished buildings
Iowa Administrative Rules on Open Burning
IDNR administrative rules covering emission standards for contaminants emitted during open burning.
Iowa Administrative Rules on Definitions for Open Burning Rules
IDNR administrative rules definitions applicable to open burning.
Notification Form for Training Fire or Controlled Burn of a Demolished BuildingIDNR form required for notifying agency of training fire or controlled burn.