Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 455B.298. Powers and duties of the director

1. Process, review, and approve or deny intended use plan applications to determine if an application meets the eligibility requirements set by the rules of the department.

2. Process and review all documents relating to the planning, design, construction, and operation of water pollution control works and drinking water facilities pursuant to this part.

3. Prepare and process, in coordination with the authority, documents relating to the administration of the program.

4. Include in the budget prepared pursuant to section 455A.4, subsection 1, paragraph “c”, an annual budget for the administration of the program and the use and disposition of amounts on deposit in the administration funds.

5. Receive fees pursuant to the program as determined in conjunction with the authority.

6. Perform other acts and assume other duties and responsibilities necessary for the operation of the program and for the carrying out of the Clean Water Act  1 and the Safe Drinking Water Act  2.