Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-60.65

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 27-60.65 - Enforcement actions

(1)Notice of violation. Notice to an operator of violations of these rules or Iowa Code chapter 208 shall include:

a. A description of the violation, including a citation of the rule or statute violated,

b. A description of the action required to abate the violation, and

c. A deadline for abatement.

(2)Issuance of administrative order. If an operation fails to complete abatement measures in the time allowed, the division may initiate an administrative order in accordance with these rules and Iowa Code chapter 208.

(3)Referral to attorney general. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 208.10A, the division may also notify the attorney general in the event of noncompliance by the operator following notice. The attorney general shall institute a civil action in district court for injunctive relief and for the assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. The division may make such referral either in lieu of or in conjunction with the issuance of an administrative order.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 27-60.65