ARC 0164D

ARC 0164D

REGENTS BOARD[681]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to university of northern Iowa organization and general rules and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Board of Regents hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 14, “The University of Northern Iowa Organization and General Rules,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2370.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A.

Purpose and Summary

    Pursuant to 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2370, signed into law on May 17, 2024, the requirement for State agencies to provide a description of their organization, general course and method of operations and a statement of mission in the Iowa Administrative Code was removed. Therefore, the Board is proposing to rescind Chapter 14 in its entirety.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 15, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   November 4, 2025

Fiscal Impact

     This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to rule 681—19.18(17A).

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

    Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 681—Chapter 14.