ARC 0503D

ARC 0503D

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, IOWA[751]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to description of organization
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Iowa Communications Network hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 1, “Description of Organization,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new Chapter 1 with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 8D.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 8D and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    The proposed chapter describes the purpose and organization of the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission and the Iowa Communications Network, including the location of offices and business hours. This proposed chapter was reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 10. As a result, the Iowa Communications Network removed redundant and obsolete language. 

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on June 24, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   July 15, 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 Iowa Communications Network for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 751—Chapter 2504.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Iowa Communications Network no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 1, 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 Iowa Communications Network 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 751—Chapter 1 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 1

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION

751—1.1(17A,8D) Purpose. The Iowa telecommunications and technology commission and Iowa communications network manages, develops, operates, and ensures compatibility of the state communications network (network) as established by Iowa Code chapter 8D.

751—1.2(17A,8D) Organization. The commission’s structure consists of five commissioners and the state auditor and the chief information officer as ex officio members. The commission has the sole authority to manage, develop, operate, and ensure compatibility of the network. The network is supervised by the commission and operated by the executive director or the director’s designee.

751—1.3(17A,8D) Location of offices.

    1.3(1) Main office. The main office is located in the Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

    1.3(2) Network hub. The hub for the network is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) Armory, 6100 NW 78th Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131.

751—1.4(17A,8D) Business hours. The business hours of the main office are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 8D.1, 8D.3, and 8D.4.