ARC 0576D

ARC 0576D

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY[261]

Notice of Intended Action

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

    The Economic Development Authority hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 301, “Iowa Community Cultural Grants (ICCG) Program,” Chapter 302, “Cultural Leadership Partners (CLP) Program,” Chapter 303, “Cultural and Entertainment Districts,” and Chapter 304, “Organization and Operation,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 15.106A(1)“m” and 17A.4(1).

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 15.106A(1)“m.”

Purpose and Summary

    Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Authority proposes to rescind the following obsolete and unnecessary chapters:

     ?   Chapter 301, which describes the Iowa Community Cultural Grants Program. The Authority has determined to discontinue this program. Accordingly, this chapter is no longer necessary.

     ?   Chapter 302, which describes the Cultural Leadership Partners Program. The Authority has determined to discontinue this program. Accordingly, this chapter is no longer necessary.

     ?   Chapter 303, which describes the Cultural and Entertainment Districts Program. Iowa Code section 15.438, which authorized the program, was repealed by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 975, section 37. Accordingly, this chapter is no longer necessary.

     ?   Chapter 304, which provides organization structure, general administration and operating framework of the Iowa Arts Council within the Authority. The Authority has determined that certain provisions of this chapter remain necessary, while others are duplicative or unnecessary as a stand-alone chapter. Provisions that continue to serve a purpose are being incorporated into a revised 261—Chapter 305. Accordingly, this chapter is no longer necessary.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on June 10, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   June 30, 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 Authority 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 Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 6, 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 Authority 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 261—Chapter 301.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 302.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 303.

    ITEM 4.  Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 304.