ARC 0295D

ARC 0295D

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT[661]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to wireless communications service
provider database and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Public Safety Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 87, “Wireless Communications Service Provider Database,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new Chapter 87 with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in 2015 Iowa Acts, House File 447.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 34A.16.

Purpose and Summary

    Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Department proposes to rescind Chapter 87 and adopt a new chapter in lieu thereof. The proposed chapter effectuates Iowa Code section 34A.16 by establishing the Wireless Communications Service Provider Database in the Department and providing requirements.  

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

    No public comments were received.

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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to rule 661—10.222(17A).

Public Comment

    Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 3, 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 Department 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 661—Chapter 87 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 87

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER DATABASE

661—87.1(34A) Wireless communications service provider database established. The wireless communications service provider database is established in the department of public safety pursuant to and to effectuate Iowa Code section 34A.16.

661—87.2(34A) Administration of database. The database is administered by the division of intelligence within the department. The information in the database shall only be available to law enforcement agencies and public safety answering points (PSAPs) and only as authorized in Iowa Code section 34A.16 and these rules.

661—87.3(34A) Confidentiality. All information and records in the wireless communications service provider database maintained by the department and all inquiries and results of inquiries to the service providers are confidential records pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.7(5) and chapter 692 and any other applicable federal or state laws or rules.

661—87.4(34A) Database requirements.

    87.4(1) The information provided by a wireless communications service provider includes:

    a.  Company name of the provider;

    b.  Physical address;

    c.  Mailing address;

    d.  Name of the point of contact for the provider;

    e.  Phone number and alternate phone number for the point of contact, which will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by a person or persons who can promptly provide the location information of the cell phone or other wireless communications device upon the request of the department or other law enforcement agency or PSAP;

    f.  Fax number; and

    g.  Email address.

    87.4(2) Each wireless communications service provider shall immediately provide the department with any updates or changes to the information required in subrule 87.4(1). On or before June 15 of each year, each wireless communications service provider shall confirm to the department the provider’s information for the database.

    87.4(3) The information required in subrule 87.4(1) may be submitted to the department by at least one of the following:

    a.  Email: intinfo@dps.state.ia.us.

    b.  Fax: 515.725.6320, Attn: Division of Intelligence, Subject: Wireless Communications Provider contact information.

    c.  U.S. mail: Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Intelligence, Oran Pape Building, 215 East 7th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0049.

661—87.5(34A) Procedures to request provider information. Upon a determination by a law enforcement agency or PSAP that emergency location information for a subscriber’s cell phone or other wireless communications device is required, the law enforcement agency or PSAP may contact the interoperability communications bureau to request the contact information for the wireless communications systems provider.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 34A.16.