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DNR Form 542-1253 Npdes Application Fee Invoice for a New Discharger - Iowa
What Is DNR Form 542-1253?
This is a legal form that was released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources - a government authority operating within Iowa. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is the DNR Form 542-1253?
A: The DNR Form 542-1253 is an application fee invoice for a new discharger in Iowa.
Q: What is an NPDES application fee?
A: An NPDES application fee is a fee paid by a new discharger in Iowa when applying for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Q: What is a new discharger?
A: A new discharger refers to a facility or entity that is seeking to discharge pollutants into water bodies for the first time in Iowa.
Q: What is an NPDES permit?
A: An NPDES permit is a permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that allows a facility or entity to discharge pollutants into water bodies in compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Q: Why is an application fee required?
A: The application fee is required to cover the administrative and processing costs associated with reviewing and issuing NPDES permits.
Q: What is the purpose of the DNR Form 542-1253?
A: The purpose of the DNR Form 542-1253 is to invoice a new discharger for the NPDES application fee.
Q: Are there any exemptions or waivers for the application fee?
A: Exemptions or waivers for the application fee may be available in certain cases, such as for government entities or certain types of discharges. You should contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for more information.
Q: What happens after the application fee is paid?
A: After the application fee is paid, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will review the application and, if approved, issue the NPDES permit to the new discharger.
Q: What are the consequences of discharging without an NPDES permit?
A: Discharging without an NPDES permit is a violation of the Clean Water Act and can result in penalties, fines, or legal action by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Form Details:
- Released on November 1, 2014;
- The latest edition provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of DNR Form 542-1253 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
