Iowa Administrative Code Agency 567 - Environmental Protection Commission
Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 567: Environmental Protection Commission (EPC)
Agency 567 of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) contains the rules and regulations established by the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC), which operates under the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The EPC is responsible for adopting rules that protect Iowa’s air, water, and land resources.
🔹 Key Areas Regulated Under Agency 567:
Air Quality (Chapters 20–34)
Permitting requirements for air emissions
Air pollution control and ambient air quality standards
Open burning and asbestos removal rules
Compliance with federal Clean Air Act regulations
Water Quality (Chapters 60–69)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits
Surface and groundwater protection
Wastewater treatment standards and stormwater management
Antidegradation policy and water quality standards
Solid Waste and Recycling (Chapters 100–123)
Landfill and waste facility regulations
Recycling and resource recovery programs
Special waste authorization and handling
Composting and yard waste management
Drinking Water (Chapters 40–44)
Public water supply system regulations
Operator certification
Drinking water standards and monitoring
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) (Chapters 134–136)
UST registration, closure, and removal procedures
Financial responsibility requirements
Corrective action and remediation rules
Hazardous Conditions and Emergency Response (Chapters 131–133)
Spill reporting and response
Risk-based corrective actions (RBCA)
Emergency action planning for environmental incidents
Environmental Review and Permitting
Procedures for environmental impact assessments
Application and public participation requirements
Enforcement and compliance monitoring
🏛️ EPC’s Legal Authority:
The Environmental Protection Commission derives its authority from:
Iowa Code Chapters 455B and 455D
Federal environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
📘 Example Chapters:
567—22: Air Quality Permits
567—60: Scope of Water Pollution Control Rules
567—100: Scope of Solid Waste Rules
567—134: Underground Storage Tank Rules
567—137: Iowa Land Recycling Program (Brownfields)
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