2007 Iowa Environmental Regulatory Workshops for the Construction and Demolition Industry

Febraury 5, 2007

The Iowa Department of Economic Development, along with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Small Business Compliance Alliance will be holding five workshops around the state in March and April to educate the construction industry and other related industries about requirements for asbestos, Brownfield’s, lead, radon, floodplains, open burning, open dumping, contractor registration and safety and health.

Commercial and Residential Contractors, Demolition Contractors, Real Estate Agents, Appraisers, Property Managers, Building Maintenance Providers, Local Building and Zoning Officials, and Inspectors are urged to attend. In addition, real estate agents and appraisers will receive a certificate for eight continuing education units (CEU). A $35 nonrefundable fee will be charged for registration and meal expense. The registration deadline is March 14, 2007.

Workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

Conference information and fill-able registration form is available here:

www.iowalifechanging.com/business/envworkshops.html

If you have questions, please contact Iowa Small Business Environmental at enviroassist@iowalifechanging.com or by calling 800.351.4668.