Iowa Code § 455B.391: Duties of attorney general.

1. The attorney general shall, at the request of the department, institute any legal proceedings, including an action for an injunction or temporary injunction, necessary to obtain compliance with the provisions of this part 4 of subchapter IV. In any legal proceedings any previous findings of fact of the director or the department after due notice and hearing shall be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence in the record when the record is viewed as a whole.

2. The attorney general shall, at the request of the director, take appropriate action against the person having control over a hazardous substance to recover for the liabilities resulting under section 455B.392.