ARC 7279C

ARC 7279C

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT[661]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to administrative procedures of the electrician and electrical contractor licensing program and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Electrical Examining Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 501, "Electrician and Electrical Contractor Licensing Program—Administrative Procedures," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 103.6.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 103 and 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

Purpose and Summary

This rulemaking proposes to rescind Chapter 501, in accordance with the goals and directives of Executive Order 10 (January 10, 2023). The substance of current rule 661—501.1(103) can be found in the Iowa Code and on the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing website. With the realignment of state agencies pursuant to 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, the substance of current rule 661—501.5(17A) will be included in one chapter for all of the licensing programs of the Department. The remaining rules in the current chapter are reserved and therefore unnecessary.

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking does not have a fiscal impact to the State of Iowa in an amount requiring a fiscal impact statement pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(4).

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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 14, 2024. 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 Department 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 661—Chapter 501.