Notice of Intended Action

STEM BEST appropriation, division responsibilities, Iowa targeted small business procurement program, mission and responsibilities, Iowa innovation council, rescind chs 15, 21, 50, 54, 101, 114, 163

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY[261]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to rescission of chapters
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Economic Development Authority hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 15, “STEM BEST Appropriation,” Chapter 21, “Division Responsibilities,” Chapter 50, “Division Responsibilities,” Chapter 54, “Iowa Targeted Small Business Procurement Program,” Chapter 101, “Mission and Responsibilities,” Chapter 114, “Iowa Innovation Council,” and Chapter 163, “Division Responsibilities,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 15.106A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 73 and sections 15.106A, 15.117A and 17A.3; 2021 Iowa Acts, House File 871; and 2022 Iowa Acts, House File 2564.

Purpose and Summary

Pursuant to Part IV of Executive Order 10, the Authority has been directed to propose this Notice of Intended Action. The Authority proposes to rescind the following chapters:

●Chapter 15, regarding the STEM BEST appropriation. The Authority has transferred all funds to the current program administrator, the Department of Education.

●Chapters 21, 50, 101, and 163, which describe the following divisions and activities of the Authority: the Community Development Division (Chapter 21), the Business Development Division (Chapter 50), innovation and commercialization activities (Chapter 101), and the Administration Division (Chapter 163). The Authority’s responsibilities are sufficiently described in the Iowa Code sections relating to the Authority and in 261—Chapter 1 relating to the overall organization of the Authority. Additionally, 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2370, strikes Iowa Code section 17A.3(1)“a,” which required each agency to adopt rules describing its organization.

●Chapter 54, regarding the Iowa Targeted Small Business (TSB) Procurement Program. The Authority intends to include relevant information about the Authority’s role in TSB procurement in 261—Chapter52 regarding TSB certification.

●Chapter 114, regarding the Iowa Innovation Council. The Council is sufficiently described in Iowa Code section 15.117A.

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 Authority for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 261—Chapter 199.

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 Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 13, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Lisa Connell
Iowa Economic Development Authority
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Phone: 515.348.6163
Email: lisa.connell@iowaeda.com

Public Hearing

No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rulemaking may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members.

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 261—Chapter 15.

ITEM 2.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 21.

ITEM 3.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 50.

ITEM 4.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 54.

ITEM 5.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 101.

ITEM 6.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 114.

ITEM 7.Rescind and reserve 261—Chapter 163.

Iowa Economic Development Authority


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