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IA Code § 455B.187 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.187 - Water well construction.

455B.187 Water well construction.   1. A contractor shall not engage in well construction or reconstruction without first being certified as required in this part and department rules adopted pursuant to this part. Water wells shall not be constructed, reconstructed, or abandoned by a person except as provided in this part or rules adopted pursuant to this part. Within thirty days after construction or reconstruction of a well, a contractor shall provide well information required by rule to the department and the Iowa geological survey.   2. A landowner or the landowner’s agent shall not drill for or construct a new water well without first obtaining a permit for this activity from the department. The department shall not issue a permit to any person for this activity unless the person first registers with the department all wells, including abandoned wells, on the property. The department may delegate the authority to issue a permit to a county board of supervisors or the board’s designee. In the event of such delegation, the department shall retain concurrent authority. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement this subsection.   3. The director may charge a fee for permits issued pursuant to this section. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the private water supply system account within the water quality protection fund created in section 455B.183A.   4. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a county board of supervisors or the board’s designee may grant an exemption from the permit requirements to a landowner or the landowner’s agent if an emergency drilling is necessary to meet an immediate need for water. The exemption shall be effective immediately upon approval of the county board of supervisors or the board’s designee. The board of supervisors or the board’s designee shall notify the director within thirty days of the granting of an exemption.   5. In the case of property owned by a state agency, a person shall not drill for or construct a new water well without first registering with the department the existence of any abandoned wells on the property. The department shall develop a prioritized closure program and time frame for the completion of the program, and shall adopt rules to implement the program.  85 Acts, ch 176, §4; 87 Acts, ch 225, §304; 91 Acts, ch 224, §6; 2003 Acts, ch 30, §2; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §68; 2016 Acts, ch 1011, §78  Referred to in §455B.172, 455B.183A, 455B.188
IA Code § 455B.188 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.188 - Provision for emergency replacement of water wells.

455B.188 Provision for emergency replacement of water wells.   Rules adopted to implement section 455B.172, subsection 7, paragraph “b”; section 455B.173, subsection 9; and section 455B.187 shall specifically provide for the immediate replacement or reconstruction of water wells in response to the sudden and unforeseen loss or serious impairment of a well for its intended use. These provisions shall include the granting of emergency authorizations and registration of well contractors pursuant to section 455B.187 and may include the granting of variances and exemptions from technical standards as appropriate.  85 Acts, ch 176, §5  Referred to in §455B.183A
IA Code § 455B.192 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.192 - Local government — penalties.

455B.192 Local government — penalties.   Notwithstanding sections 331.302, 331.307, 364.3, and 364.22, a city or county may assess a civil penalty for a violation of this division which is equal to the amount the department has assessed for a violation under this division.  93 Acts, ch 137, §8
IA Code § 455B.193 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.193 - Qualifications for collection of credible data.

455B.193 Qualifications for collection of credible data.   1. For purposes of this part, all of the following shall apply:   a. Data is not credible data unless the data originates from studies and samples collected by the department, a professional designee of the department, or a qualified volunteer. For purposes of this paragraph, “professional designee” includes governmental agencies other than the department, and a person hired by, or under contract for compensation with, the department to collect or study data.   b. All information submitted by a qualified volunteer shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the department. The qualified volunteer shall submit a site specific plan with data which includes information used to obtain the data, the sampling and analysis plan, and quality control and quality assurance procedures used in the monitoring process. The qualified volunteer must provide proof to the department that the water monitoring plan was followed. The department shall review all data collected by a qualified volunteer, verify the accuracy of the data collected by a qualified volunteer, and determine that all components of the water monitoring plan were followed.   c. The department shall retain all information submitted by a qualified volunteer submitting the information for a period of not less than ten years from the date of receipt by the department. All information submitted shall be a public record.   d. The department shall adopt rules establishing requirements for a person to become a qualified volunteer.   2. The department of natural resources shall develop a methodology for water quality assessments as used in the section 303(d) lists and assess the validity of the data.  2000 Acts, ch 1068, §10; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §73; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §143  Referred to in §455B.176A
IA Code § 455B.194 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.194 - Credible data required.

455B.194 Credible data required.   1. The department shall use credible data when doing any of the following:   a. Developing and reviewing any water quality standard.   b. Developing any statewide water quality inventory or other water assessment report.   c. Determining whether any water of the state is to be placed on or removed from any section 303(d) list.   d. Determining whether any water of the state is supporting its designated use or other classification.   e. Determining any degradation of a water of the state under  40 C.F.R. §131.12  .   f. Establishing a total maximum daily load for any water of the state.   2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, credible data shall not be required for any section 305(b) report and credible data shall not be required for the establishment of a designated use or other classification of a water of the state.   3. This section shall not be construed to require credible data as defined in section 455B.171, subsection 4, in order for the department to bring an enforcement action for an illegal discharge.  2000 Acts, ch 1068, §11  Referred to in §16.134, 455B.171, 455B.195
IA Code § 455B.196 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.196 - National pollutant discharge elimination system permit fund.

455B.196 National pollutant discharge elimination system permit fund.   1. A national pollutant discharge elimination system permit fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury under the control of the department. The fund is composed of moneys appropriated to the department for deposit into the fund and moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department from the United States or private sources for placement in the fund. The fund shall include moneys deposited into the fund from fees charged for the processing of applications for the issuance of permits related to the national pollutant discharge elimination system as provided in section 455B.197.   2. Moneys in the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit fund are appropriated to the department each fiscal year for purposes of administering section 455B.197 and expediting the department’s processing of national pollutant discharge elimination system applications and the issuance of permits, including for salaries, support, maintenance, and other costs of administering section 455B.197.   3. Section 8.33 shall not apply to moneys credited to the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit fund. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, moneys earned as income or interest from the fund shall remain in the fund until expended as provided in this section.  2006 Acts, ch 1178, §24; 2009 Acts, ch 175, §20  Referred to in §455B.197
IA Code § 455B.198 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.198 - Wastewater discharge from well drilling sites — rules.

455B.198 Wastewater discharge from well drilling sites — rules.   1. The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to regulate the discharge of wastewater from water well drilling sites. The rules shall incorporate the following considerations:   a. The size of the well as measured by the flow of water in gallons per minute.   b. The best management practices to address wastewater discharge.   c. Requirements for notification to the department prior to the commencement of drilling operations.   d. Requirements for retention of records for a well.   e. Reasonable and appropriate limitations on wastewater discharge that take into consideration the need for the well.   f. Reasonable and appropriate limitations on wastewater discharge that take into consideration the need to conserve soil and protect water quality.   2. The commission shall have the authority in the rules to provide for the issuance of a general permit and to establish a fee sufficient to recover the costs of issuing a general permit, which shall not exceed fifty dollars. The fees shall be remitted to the department and shall be used by the department to administer the permitting requirements of this section.   3. The commission shall convene an advisory committee that includes representatives of the Iowa water well association to assist in the development of the rules.  2008 Acts, ch 1165, §1; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §132, 133
IA Code § 455B.199A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.199A - Prioritization of municipal water quality improvement projects.

455B.199A Prioritization of municipal water quality improvement projects.   1. The department may allow schedules of compliance to be included in permits whenever authorized by federal law or regulations. Such schedules shall be established to maximize benefits and minimize local financial impact while improving water quality, where such opportunities arise. If information is provided showing that the anticipated costs of compliance with a schedule have no reasonable relationship to environmental or public health needs or benefits, or may result in other detrimental environmental impacts, such as significant greenhouse gas emissions, the projects may be deferred, in whole or in part as determined appropriate by the department, and a variance granted, as consistent with applicable federal law or regulations.   2. Unless otherwise restricted by federal law or regulations, the department may allow compliance schedules of up to thirty years in national pollutant discharge elimination system permits, particularly where the costs of compliance with federal program mandates will adversely impact the construction of other necessary local capital improvement projects. If the department determines an existing condition constitutes a significant public health or environmental threat, the schedule of compliance shall be based on the shortest practicable time frame for remedying the condition.  2009 Acts, ch 72, §9
IA Code § 455B.199C (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.199C - Alternative wastewater treatment technologies — legislative intent and purpose.

455B.199C Alternative wastewater treatment technologies — legislative intent and purpose.   1. The intent of the general assembly is to address the rising costs of water and wastewater treatment compliance for regulated entities and affected communities by authorizing the use of alternative treatment technologies. The purpose of this section is to eliminate regulatory barriers that limit or prevent the use of new or innovative technologies.   2. The department shall produce and publish design guidance documents for alternative wastewater treatment technologies. The guidance documents shall be intended to encourage regulated entities to use such technologies and to assist design engineers with the submission of projects employing alternative wastewater treatment technologies that can be readily approved by the department.   3. In writing design guidance documents for alternative wastewater treatment technologies the department shall review all of the following:   a. The on-site sewage design and reference manual published by the department of natural resources.   b. The guidance manual for the management of on-site and decentralized wastewater systems published by the United States environmental protection agency.   c. Other credible sources of information on the design, operation, and performance of alternative wastewater treatment technologies.  2009 Acts, ch 72, §11  Referred to in §16.134
IA Code § 455B.199D (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.199D - At-risk utility systems.

455B.199D At-risk utility systems.   1. For purposes of this section,“at-risk system” means a city drinking water, sanitary sewage, or storm water drainage system that the city determines meets any of the following criteria:   a. The system serves a disadvantaged community as described in section 455B.199B.   b. The system includes a water treatment plant, water distribution system, or wastewater treatment plant that has not been operated by a competent operator pursuant to section 455B.223 within the previous twelve months.   c. The system violated one or more state or federal statutory or regulatory requirements in a manner that affects the safety, adequacy, or efficiency of its services or facilities.   2. A new owner of an at-risk system following disposal of the system by sale pursuant to section 388.2A may provide to the department proof of the availability of financial resources to meet system upgrade requirements and a revised timetable for compliance with department rules. The department shall agree to the revised timetable if the department determines the revised timetable is reasonable based on the information provided by the new owner.  2020 Acts, ch 1095, §1  Referred to in §476.84  NEW section
IA Code § 455B.211 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.211 - Definitions.

455B.211 Definitions.   When used in this part 2 of division III, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Certificate” means the certificate of competence issued by the director stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.   2. “Operator” means a person who has direct responsibility for the operation of a water treatment plant, water distribution system, or waste water treatment plant.   3. “Waste water treatment plant” means the facility or group of units used for the treatment of waste water from public sewer systems and for the reduction and handling of solids removed from such wastes.   4. “Water distribution system” means that portion of the water supply system in which water is conveyed from the water treatment plant or other supply point to the premises of the consumer.   5. “Water supply system” means the system of pipes, structures, and facilities through which a public water supply is obtained, treated and sold or distributed for human consumption or household use.   6. “Water treatment plant” means that portion of the water supply system which in some way alters the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of the water.  [C66, 71, §136A.1; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.50]  C83, §455B.211  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1890  Referred to in §272C.1
IA Code § 455B.212 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.212 - Director’s duties.

455B.212 Director’s duties.   The director shall classify all water treatment plants, water distribution systems, and waste water treatment plants affecting the public welfare with regard to the size, type, character of water and waste water to be treated and other physical conditions affecting such treatment plants and distribution systems, and according to the skill, knowledge, and experience that an operator must have to supervise the operation of the facilities to protect the public health and prevent pollution. The director may appoint advisory committees to advise the department in carrying out the requirements of this part.  [C66, 71, §136A.2; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.51]  C83, §455B.212  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1891, 1899  Referred to in §272C.1
IA Code § 455B.213 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.213 - Certification of operators.

455B.213 Certification of operators.   1. By director. The director shall certify persons as to their qualifications to supervise the operation of treatment plants and water distribution systems after considering the recommendations of the commission.   2. Applications. Applications for certification shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the department and shall not contain a recent photograph of the applicant. An applicant is not ineligible for certification because of age, citizenship, sex, race, religion, marital status, or national origin although the application may require citizenship information. The director may consider the past felony record of an applicant only if the felony conviction relates directly to the practice of operation of waterworks or wastewater works. Character references may be required, but shall not be obtained from certificate holders.   3. Disclosure of confidential information. An employee of the department shall not disclose information relating to the following:   a. Criminal history or prior misconduct of the applicant.   b. Information relating to the contents of the examination to persons other than members of a board of certification of another state or their employees or an employee of the department.   c. Information relating to the examination results other than final scores except for information about the results of an examination which is given to the person who took the examination.   4. Violation.   a. An employee of the department who willfully communicates or seeks to communicate such information, and a person who willfully requests, obtains, or seeks to obtain such information, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   b. A member of the commission who willfully communicates or seeks to communicate such information, and any person who willfully requests, obtains, or seeks to obtain such information, is guilty of a public offense which is punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty days.  [C66, 71, §136A.3; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.52]  C83, §455B.213  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1892, 1899; 88 Acts, ch 1134, §85; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §103  Referred to in §272C.1
IA Code § 455B.216 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.216 - Examinations.

455B.216 Examinations.   The director shall hold at least one examination each year for the purpose of examining candidates for certification at a time and place designated by the director. Any written examination may be given by the department. All examinations in theory shall be in writing and the identity of the person taking the examination shall be concealed until after the examination papers have been graded. For examinations in practice, the identity of the person taking the examination shall also be concealed as far as possible. Those applicants whose competency is acceptable shall be recommended for certification. Applicants who fail the examination shall be allowed to take the examination at the next scheduled time. Thereafter, the applicant shall be allowed to take the examination at the discretion of the director. An applicant who has failed the examination may request in writing information from the department concerning the applicant’s examination grade and subject areas or questions which the applicant failed to answer correctly, except that if the director administers a uniform, standardized examination, the director is only required to provide the examination grade and the other information concerning the applicant’s examination results which is available to the department.  [C66, 71, §136A.7; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.56]  C83, §455B.216  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1893; 2016 Acts, ch 1073, §124  Referred to in §272C.1
IA Code § 455B.217 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.217 - Operator’s certificate.

455B.217 Operator’s certificate.   When the director is satisfied that an applicant is qualified by examination or otherwise, the director shall issue a certificate attesting to the competency of the applicant as an operator. The certificate shall indicate the classification of works which the operator is qualified to supervise.  [C66, 71, §136A.9; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.57]  C83, §455B.217  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1894  Referred to in §272C.1
IA Code § 455B.218 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 455B - JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES|Section 455B.218 - Duration of certificates — fee — renewal.

455B.218 Duration of certificates — fee — renewal.   Certificates shall be for the multiyear period determined by the director unless sooner revoked by the director, but the certificates remain the property of the department and the certificate shall so state. The fee for issuance of certificates as determined under section 455B.221 shall be prorated on a quarterly basis for any original certificate issued for a period of less than twelve months. A person who fails to renew a certificate prior to its expiration shall be allowed to renew it within thirty days following its expiration, but the director may assess a reasonable penalty as established by rule.  [C66, 71, §136A.10; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455B.58]  C83, §455B.218  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1895  Referred to in §272C.1