ARC 0352D

ARC 0352D

VOLUNTEER SERVICE, IOWA COMMISSION ON[817]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to rescission of chapters
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 8, “Iowa Youth Mentoring Program Certification,” Chapter 9, “Iowa Summer Youth Corps,” Chapter 10, “Iowa Green Corps,” Chapter 11, “Iowa Reading Corps,” and Chapter 12, “RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 15H.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    This proposed rulemaking is the result of the Red Tape Review process outlined in Executive Order 10. As a result of the review, the Commission determined that the content of Chapter 8, for which there was no explicit rulemaking authority, was better suited for policy due to its procedural nature. In addition, the content of Chapters 9 through 12 was combined with 817—Chapter 14 to create a unified chapter on all national service corps projects. That proposed rulemaking is being submitted simultaneously (ARC 0354D, IAB 6/10/26).

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 29, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   May 19, 2026

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 of Health and Human Services for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 2504.

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 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 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 and reserve 817—Chapter 8.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 817—Chapter 9.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 817—Chapter 10.

    ITEM 4.  Rescind and reserve 817—Chapter 11.

    ITEM 5.  Rescind and reserve 817—Chapter 12.