Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order yesterday that grants the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) discretionary authority to temporarily waive or suspend specific environmental rules and regulations to facilitate storm debris removal and recovery efforts.
The waivers will help streamline debris disposal and recovery operations, reducing administrative delays. DNR has issued waivers that immediately apply to Missouri communities affected by the storm, covering the following areas:
Disposal of yard waste and major appliances in sanitary landfills
Burning of woody vegetation
Asbestos abatement and demolition
Discharge of wastewater
These temporary waivers will allow local and state agencies to act quickly, ensuring cleanup efforts proceed efficiently and without unnecessary regulatory delays.
The order will remain in effect until April 14.