Notice of Intended Action
Promotion of Iowa agricultural products at rest areas; adopt-a-highway program; highway helper sponsorship program, rescind chs 106, 121, 124
ARC 8134C
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT[761]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to rescission of chapters
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Transportation Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 106, “Promotion of Iowa Agricultural Products at Rest Areas,” Chapter 121, “Adopt-a-Highway Program,” and Chapter 124, “Highway Helper Sponsorship Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 307.12(1)“j.”
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 23A.2, 307.12(1)“j” and 307.24 and 1995 Iowa Acts, chapter 18, section 2.
Purpose and Summary
This proposed rulemaking will rescind Chapters 106, 121 and 124 in accordance with Executive Order 10.
Chapter 106 provides Iowa agricultural organizations an opportunity to promote their products at Iowa interstate rest areas. However, only one promotional rest area has been designated since 1996 under Chapter 106. The Department will continue to provide a similar opportunity for nonprofit agricultural organizations to provide refreshments at rest areas during holiday periods under Chapter 105, “Holiday Rest Stops.”
Chapter 121provides guidance for the Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup program. This program allows individuals or groups to pick up litter along certain highways as a volunteer public service. The Department is proposing to rescind Chapter 121; however, the program will continue. In lieu of rules on this subject,the public may find information on the Department’s website at:www.iowadot.gov/maintenance/Adopt-a-Highway-information.
Chapter 124 establishes the requirements for a Highway Helper Sponsorship Program. No companies have stepped forward to apply to be a sponsor of this program. The Department reviewed the need for the sponsorship and determined a sponsorship is not appropriate or necessary.
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
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 761—Chapter 11.
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 August 16, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
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Tracy George |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally will be held as follows:
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August 15, 2024 |
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August 16, 2024 |
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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 Tracy George 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 761—Chapter 106.
ITEM 2.Rescind and reserve 761—Chapter 121.
ITEM 3.Rescind and reserve 761—Chapter 124.
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Closed For Comments
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 8/16/2024.
Official Document
- Promotion of Iowa agricultural products at rest areas; adopt-a-highway program; highway helper sponsorship program, rescind chs 106, 121, 124
- Published on 7/24/2024
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