Notice of Intended Action
Renewable energy percentage verification, rescind ch 30
ARC 8136C
UTILITIES COMMISSION[199]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to renewable energy percentage verification
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Utilities Commission hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 30, “Renewable Energy Percentage Verification,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 476.2.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 476.44A.
Purpose and Summary
The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to comply with Executive Order 10. The Commission is proposing to rescind the chapter because it is not necessary.
The Commission issued an order requesting stakeholder comments on the proposed rescission of Chapter 30, the Commission’s rules that establish renewable energy percentage verification. The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), a division of the Iowa Department of Justice; Interstate Power and Light Company; MidAmerican Energy Company; and Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy, filed comments addressing the proposed amendments.
The Commission reviewed the stakeholder comments and proposes the following rescission of the Commission’s rules for renewable energy percentage verification.
The Commission issued an order commencing rulemaking on June 17, 2024. The order is available on the Commission’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under Docket No. RMU-2023-0030.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 1, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●May 21, 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
No waiver provision is included in the proposed amendments because the Commission has a general waiver provision in rule 199—1.3(17A,474,476) that provides procedures for requesting a waiver of the rules in Chapter 30.
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 Commission no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
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Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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August 13, 2024 |
Commission Hearing Room |
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August 27, 2024 |
Commission Hearing Room |
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 Commission 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 30.
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Closed For Comments
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 8/13/2024.
Official Document
- Renewable energy percentage verification, rescind ch 30
- Published on 7/24/2024
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- Notice of Intended Action
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 7/24/2024.
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