ARC 8138C

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT[871]

Notice of Intended Action

The Director of the Workforce Development Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 16, “Employer Innovation Fund,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A and chapter 84A as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A and chapter 84A as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

Purpose and Summary

Chapter 16 previously provided rules for the Employer Innovation Fund. However, this fund no longer exists, and, as part of the Department’s review of rules under Executive Order 10, the chapter is proposed to be rescinded.

Regulatory Analysis

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.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written or oral comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally 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.

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: