ARC 2906C

ARC 2906C

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT[761]

Notice of Intended Action

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 307A.2, the Iowa Department of Transportation hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 28, "Iowa Transportation Map," Iowa Administrative Code.

The proposed amendments update the responsible office, identify the Web site and offices where the Iowa Transportation Map is available, make editorial corrections, and state that the paper version and the electronic version of the map may not be altered for distribution in any way.

These rules do not provide for waivers. Any person who believes that the person's circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.

Any person or agency may submit written comments concerning these proposed amendments or may submit a written request to make an oral presentation. The comments or request shall:

1.Include the name, address, and telephone number of the person or agency authoring the comments or request.

2.Reference the number and title of the proposed rule, as given in this Notice, that is the subject of the comments or request.

3.Indicate the general content of a requested oral presentation.

4.Be addressed to Tracy George, Rules Administrator, Iowa Department of Transportation, Operations and Finance Division, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010; e-mail: tracy.george@iowadot.us.

5.Be received by the Department's rules administrator no later than February 7, 2017.

A meeting to hear requested oral presentations is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 10 a.m.at the Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.

The meeting will be canceled without further notice if no oral presentation is requested.

After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 307.14.

The following amendments are proposed.

Item 1. Amend rule 761—28.1(307) as follows:

761—28.1(307) Definition.

"Iowa transportation map Transportation Map" is the multicolored official map that is produced by the department to provide the motoring public with basic information on the location of cities and the highways connecting them.

Item 2. Amend rule 761—28.2(307) as follows:

761—28.2(307) Information. Information regarding the map use , content and production of the Iowa transportation map may be obtained from : the Office of Media and Marketing Services Systems Planning, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010; telephone (515) 239-1922 239-1664.

Item 3. Amend rule 761—28.3(307) as follows:

761—28.3(307) Policy. The Iowa transportation map Transportation Map is to be distributed to the public without charge at department offices, at rest areas and on the department's Web site at www.iowadot.gov. The map is not to be sold or used for purposes of personal or professional gain. The paper version or the electronic version of the map is not to be altered for distribution in any way, including adding a name or address of an individual, business or organization.

1.This policy applies to but is not limited to candidates running for political office.

2.It is not a violation of this policy for the pictures of the governor and lieutenant governor and a personal message to appear on the map.