ARC 6463C

ARC 6463C

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT[641]

Adopted and Filed

Rule making related to journeyperson examination

The Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board hereby amends Chapter 29, "Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board—Application, Licensure, and Examination," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rule Making

This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 105.4, 105.20, and 272C.2.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 17A, 105, and 272C.

Purpose and Summary

This amendment adds greater flexibility for applicants seeking to take their journeyperson examination by allowing them to take the examination 12 months prior to completing their required apprenticeship credits. Previously, the rule allowed applicants to take the examination six months prior to completion of the apprenticeship.

Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making

Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 9, 2022, as ARC 6233C. The Board received seven comments in support of the amendment. No changes from the Notice have been made.

Adoption of Rule Making

This rule making was adopted by the Board on June 21, 2022.

Fiscal Impact

This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

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

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to the Board's general waiver provisions contained in 641—Chapter 31.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making 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).

Effective Date

This rule making will become effective on September 14, 2022.

The following rule-making action is adopted:

Amend paragraph 29.6(3)"l" as follows:

l. A journeyperson examination applicant may apply to sit for the examination up to 6 12 months prior to completion of the 48 months of required apprentice credit, which shall include the granting of advanced standing or credit for previously acquired experience, training, or skills.

[Filed 7/19/22, effective 9/14/22]

[Published 8/10/22]

Editor's Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 8/10/22.