ARC 3213C

ARC 3213C

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 and section 135A.9 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393, the Iowa Department of Public Health hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 186, "Governmental Public Health Advisory Council," Iowa Administrative Code.

2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393, division V, changes the definition of "local board of health" to be the same as defined in Iowa Code section 137.102. This proposed amendment updates the definition in Chapter 186.

Any interested person may make written suggestions or comments on this proposed amendment on or before August 8, 2017. Such written comments should be directed to Joy Harris, Bureau of Planning Services, Iowa Department of Public Health, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Comments may be sent by e-mail to joy.harris@idph.iowa.gov.

The Department does not intend to grant waivers under the provisions of these rules.

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

This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 135A and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 393, divisions V and VII.

The following amendment is proposed.

Amend rule 641—186.2(135A), definition of "Local board of health," as follows:

"Local board of health" means a city, county, or district board of health.