ARC 7903C

ARC 7903C

NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION[571]

Adopted and Filed

Rulemaking related to relocation assistance

The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby rescinds Chapter 26, "Relocation Assistance," Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 316.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 17A.7 and Executive Order 10 (January 10, 2023).

Purpose and Summary

Chapter 26 sets forth the policy and procedures to be followed regarding relocation assistance for those being displaced by a Department of Natural Resources (Department) land acquisition. The Department has determined that the contents of this chapter are duplicative of Iowa Code chapter 316 and the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act. Rescission of this chapter has no material change on departmental policy. The Department's operations will continue to be governed by applicable state and federal laws.

Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking

Notice of Intended Action for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 27, 2023, as ARC 7253C. A public hearing was held on January 23, 2024, at 12 noon via video/conference call. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.

Adoption of Rulemaking

This rulemaking was adopted by the Commission on April 11, 2024.

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

This rulemaking is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. 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 Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

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).

Effective Date

This rulemaking will become effective on June 5, 2024.

The following rulemaking action is adopted:

Item 1. Rescind and reserve 571—Chapter 26.

[Filed 4/11/24, effective 6/5/24]

[Published 5/1/24]

Editor's Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 5/1/24.