DEQ Policies
Policies are not enforceable, but rather set forth DEQ’s interpretation of its rules, or otherwise provide assistance to the public and DEQ in implementing applicable rules and programs. Current DEQ policies may be accessed below.
Administrative
| Mobile Devices, Policy for | PM13-01 | Establishes and communicates acceptable use, security, and confidentiality requirements related to the use of mobile devices for conducting official DEQ business. | January 11, 2018 | Deputy Director Jess Byrne (208) 373-0240 jess.byrne@deq.idaho.gov |
| Peer Review | PS15-09 | Recognizes peer review to be an important part of scientific and technical work products that are intended to support agency decisions. | May 21, 2020 | Quality Assurance Manager Don Zaroban (208) 373-0405 don.zaroban@deq.idaho.gov |
| Policy Statement Development and Maintenance | PS15-03 | Outlines requirements for standardizing all DEQ policies through a routine process for approval and systematic review. | May 21, 2020 | Deputy Director Jess Byrne (208) 373-0240 jess.byrne@deq.idaho.gov |
| Public Records Requests, Policy for Handling | PM12-3 | Formalizes a policy for handling public records requests received by DEQ from the public under the Idaho Public Records Law. | November 5, 2017 | Records Officer Marcella Mink (208) 373-0149 marcella.mink@deq.idaho.gov |
| Quality Management, Policy Statement for | PS16-01 | Recognizes importance of quality in data, processes, products, and services used to support agency environmental decisions. | December 16, 2021 | Quality Assurance Manager Don Zaroban (208) 373-0405 don.zaroban@deq.idaho.gov |
| Records Management, Policy for | PM13-02 | Formalizes a policy by which DEQ shall comply with Idaho statute and procedures for managing agency records. | January 11, 2018 | Records Officer Marcella Mink (208) 373-0149 marcella.mink@deq.idaho.gov |
| Rules Versus Guidance | PS15-04 | Sets forth procedures that DEQ should use in determining whether development of guidance is appropriate, and if determined to be appropriate, the procedures for developing guidance. | May 21, 2020 | Deputy Director Jess Byrne (208) 373-0240 jess.byrne@deq.idaho.gov |
| Succession of DEQ Officials and Delegations of Authority for Continuity of Operations, Policy for | PM16-02 | Outlines DEQ procedures to provide and sustain continuity of operations by establishing a sequence of leadership in the event of absence or emergency. | December 8, 2021 | Communications and Planning Specialist Jill White (208) 373-0233 jill.white@deq.idaho.gov |
| Technical Editing Publications, Policy for | PM13-04 | Outlines the goals and benefits of technical editing, identifies what technical editing is and the types of documents recommended for editing and outlines the editing process. | March 27, 2018 | Communications and Outreach Team Lead Erica Shiflet (208) 373-0427 erica.shiflet@deq.idaho.gov |
| Policy | Policy Number | Purpose | Expiration Date | DEQ Contact |
Air Quality
| Policy | Policy Number | Purpose | Expiration Date | DEQ Contact |
| Air Quality Administrative Penalties | PS15-06 | Addresses the procedures for determining administrative penalties when a decision is made to pursue enforcement. | May 21, 2020 | Compliance & Enforcement Program Coordinator Steve Bacom (208) 373-0590 steve.bacom@deq.idaho.gov |
| Requests for Sensitive Population Status for the Crop Residue Burning Program | PS15-11 | Establishes how institutions in the "other institutions" category can request the sensitive populations status and how DEQ will evaluate and approve the request. | May 21, 2020 | Smoke Management Program Coordinator Morrie Lewis (208) 373-0495 morrie.lewis@deq.idaho.gov |
| Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Definition of "Registered Motor Vehicles Engaged Solely in the Business of Agriculture" | PS15-07 | Defines and helps clarify the intent of IDAPA 58.01.01.517.05.h, "registered motor vehicles engaged solely in the business of agriculture," and helps ensure the exemption applicability is applied consistently and correctly in the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program. | May 21, 2020 | Vehicle I/M Coordinator Michael Hahn (208) 373-0550 michael.hahn@deq.idaho.gov |
Water Quality
| Policy | Policy Number | Purpose | Expiration Date | DEQ Contact |
| Dispute Resolution Advisory Panel for Plan and Specification Engineering Disputes | PS15-10 | Establishes a statewide Dispute Resolution Advisory Panel. | May 21, 2020 | Wastewater Engineering Manager Chas Ariss, P.E. (208) 373-0561 chas.ariss@deq.idaho.gov |
| Interest Rate on Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water Loans, Policy For Determining | PM14-01 | Establishes a method for determining the rate of interest to be charged on loans and extended term financing from the Water Pollution Control and Drinking Water Loan Accounts. | March 3, 2019 | Loan Programs Manager Tim Wendland (208) 373-0439 tim.wendland@deq.idaho.gov |
| Plan Review for Cities | PS15-12 | Establishes conditions under which DEQ will enter into a memorandum of understanding with qualifying cities to perform plan reviews and authorize construction without any prior review and approval by DEQ. | May 21, 2020 | Wastewater Engineering Manager Chas Ariss, P.E. (208) 373-0561 chas.ariss@deq.idaho.gov |
| Water Pollution Control Account Grant Awards | PS15-08 | Establishes a DEQ policy for the award of grants from the Water Pollution Control Account. | May 21, 2020 | Loan Programs Manager Tim Wendland (208) 373-0439 tim.wendland@deq.idaho.gov |
Waste Management and Remediation
| Bunker Hill Land Transfer Policy | PS15-01 | Updates guidance for transferring or leasing DEQ property to other parties at the Bunker Hill Superfund Site. | February 5, 2020 | Mine Waste Program Manager Rob Hanson (208) 373-0290 rob.hanson@deq.idaho.gov |
| Contaminated Property from Off-Site Sources, Policy Regarding Owners of | PS15-02 | Formalizes a DEQ policy regarding DEQ enforcement action against the owner of property contaminated solely as a result of migration from a contaminant source or sources outside the property (i.e., from off-site sources). | March 31, 2020 | State Response Program Manager Michael McCurdy (208) 373-0188 michael.mccurdy@deq.idaho.gov |
| Ground Water Monitoring for Small Exempt Municipal Solid Waste Landfills | PS15-14 | Creates a statewide policy for determining if monitoring of ground water at small exempt municipal solid waste landfills is necessary in order to protect ground water resources and source water supplies. | May 21, 2020 | Solid Waste Program Manager Mollie Mangerich (208) 373-0121 mollie.mangerich@deq.idaho.gov |
| Hazardous Waste Management Act Civil Penalties | PS15-13 | Ensures that Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1983 (HWMA) civil penalties are assessed in a fair and consistent manner; that economic incentives for noncompliance with HWMA are eliminated; that persons are deterred from committing violations; and that compliance is achieved. | May 21, 2020 | Hazardous Waste Compliance Manager Natalie Clough (208) 373-0506 natalie.clough@deq.idaho.gov |
| Supplemental Environmental Projects | PS15-05 | Determines the types of projects that are permissible as supplement environmental projects (SEP), the penalty mitigation appropriate for a particular SEP, and the terms and conditions under which a SEP may become part of a settlement. | May 21, 2020 | Waste Management & Remediation Division Administrator Orville Green (208) 373-0148 orville.green@deq.idaho.gov |
| Policy | Policy Number | Purpose | Expiration Date | DEQ Contact |