Civil penalties, rescind ch 8
ARC 7536C
UTILITIES DIVISION[199]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to civil penalties
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Utilities Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 8, "Civil Penalties," Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapters 476, 476A, 478, 479 and 479B.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 476.51, 476.103, 476A.14, 478.29, 479.31 and 479B.21.
Purpose and Summary
Chapter 8 currently describes the Board's authority to assess civil penalties. Chapter 8 is proposed to be rescinded because it primarily restates and references existing statutes. The Board issued an order on November 7, 2023, commencing this rulemaking. The order is available on the Board's electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under RMU-2023-0008.
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
No waiver provision is included in the proposed amendment because the Board has a general waiver provision in rule 199—1.3(17A,474,476) that provides procedures for requesting a waiver of the Board's rules.
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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m.on February 29, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
IT Support Iowa Utilities Board Phone: 515.725.7300 Email: ITSupport@iub.iowa.gov |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
February 20, 2024 9 to 11 a.m. |
Board Hearing Room 1375 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa |
February 29, 2024 9 to 11 a.m. |
Board Hearing Room 1375 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa |
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 Board 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 199—Chapter 8.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 2/29/2024.
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 1/24/2024.
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