Biological agent risk assessment, rescind ch 112
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT[641]
Notice of Intended Action
Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."
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 chapter 135 as amended by 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393, the Iowa Department of Public Health hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to rescind Chapter 112, "Biological Agent Risk Assessment," Iowa Administrative Code.
2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393, repeals Iowa Code section 135.141(2)"c" that directs the Department to conduct and maintain a statewide risk assessment of biological agent danger. Since the creation of this statute in 2003, the federal government has established and implemented an effective national program. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department and the State Hygienic Laboratory are key partners in these efforts and agree that the federal program for identifying and tracking biological agents is adequately meeting the intent of this statute. The proposed amendment rescinds Chapter 112.
Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendment on or before August 8, 2017. Such written comments or suggestions should be directed to Rebecca Curtiss, Bureau Chief of Emergency and Trauma Services, Department of Public Health, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Comments may be sent by e-mail to rebecca.curtiss@idph.iowa.gov.
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 135 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393.
The following amendment is proposed.
Rescind and reserve 641—Chapter 112.
Promoting and protecting the health of Iowans
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 8/8/2017.
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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 7/19/2017.
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