ARC 0581D

ARC 0581D

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 (Authority) hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 413, “Preservation Partnership Program,” Chapter 415, “Technical Assistance Program,” and Chapter 416, “State Register of Historic Places Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

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

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 15.121.

Purpose and Summary

    Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Authority proposes to rescind Chapters 413, 415, and 416. Chapter 413 describes the policies and procedures applicable to the Preservation Partnership Program, which has been discontinued. Chapter 415 describes the policies and procedures applicable to the Technical Assistance Program. Relevant content relating to technical assistance is proposed to be incorporated into new 261—Chapter 410 as part of a concurrent rulemaking (ARC 0600D, IAB 9/16/26). Chapter 416 describes the policies and procedures of the State Register of Historic Places. Relevant content relating to the State Register of Historic Places is proposed to be incorporated into 261—Chapter 412 as part of a concurrent rulemaking (ARC 0599D, IAB 9/16/26).

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 16, 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 8, 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 413.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 415.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 416.