ARC 0374D

ARC 0374D

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT[761]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to for-hire interstate motor carrier authority
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Transportation hereby proposes to amend Chapter 529, “For-Hire Interstate Motor Carrier Authority,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 307.12(1)“j.”

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 327B and section 307.27.

Purpose and Summary

    The purpose of the proposed amendment is to adopt the most recent version of the Code of Federal Regulations cited in the chapter. Iowa Code section 307.27 requires the Department to administer the registration of interstate authority of motor carriers pursuant to United States Department of Transportation regulations.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 15, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   May 5, 2026

    The Department received no comments.

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 761—Chapter 11.

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 July 15, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally 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 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.  Amend rule 761—529.1(307,327B) as follows:

761—529.1(307,327B) Motor carrier regulations. The department adopts the Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 365 through 368 and 370 through 379, dated October 1, 2024 2025, for regulating interstate for-hire carriers. Copies of this publication are available from the state law library or at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.