ARC 0434D

ARC 0434D

INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS DEPARTMENT[481]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to modification of the uniform rules on agency
procedure and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing hereby proposes to adopt new Chapter 2500, “Definitions,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, and Iowa Code chapter 17A.

Purpose and Summary

    This proposed rulemaking modifies the Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure related to definitions (7—Chapter 2500) to expand the definition of “agency” in order to fully encompass the unique and multiple entities a waiver can be presented to within the Department, including the agency itself along with the boards and commissions. The new Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure were effective as of January 13, 2026, and the Department’s Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure were rescinded by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, on July 1, 2026. Earlier adoption of this rulemaking will allow the Department to ensure a smooth transition between the old and new Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure that became effective on July 1, 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 for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 7—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 August 11, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

     No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rulemaking may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members.

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).

Emergency Rulemaking Adopted by Reference

    This proposed rulemaking is also published herein as an Adopted and Filed Emergency rulemaking (see ARC 0435D, IAB 7/22/26). The purpose of this Notice of Intended Action is to solicit public comment on that emergency rulemaking, whose subject matter is hereby adopted by reference.