ARC 8170C - Iowa Administrative Rules

Notice of Intended Action

Agency procedure for rulemaking, ch 17

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ARC 8170C

IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY[265]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to agency procedure for rulemaking
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Iowa Finance Authority hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 17, “Procedure for Rule Making,” and to adopt a new Chapter 17, “Agency Procedure for Rulemaking,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 16.1A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A.

Purpose and Summary

Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Authority proposes to rescind Chapter 17 and to adopt a new chapter in lieu thereof. The new chapter will incorporate Iowa Code chapter 17A by reference and provide contact information for the Authority.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 21, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●March 19, 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

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 265—Chapter 18.

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 Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 27, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

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

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

August 27, 2024 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.	1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200 Des Moines, Iowa Registration information for online participation may be found at www.iowafinance.com/red-tape-review/
August 29, 2024 2:30 to 2:45 p.m.	1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200 Des Moines, Iowa Registration information for online participation may be found at www.iowafinance.com/red-tape-review/

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 Authority 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 265—Chapter 17 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 17

AGENCY PROCEDURE FOR RULEMAKING

265—17.1(17A) Incorporation by reference. The authority incorporates by this reference all such matters in Iowa Code chapter 17A that relate to procedures for rulemaking.

265—17.2(17A) Contact information.

17.2(1) General. Inquiries about authority rules and the rulemaking process may be directed to Director, Iowa Finance Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50315.

17.2(2) Comments on proposed rules. Any public comment on a Notice of Intended Action or similar document relating to rules may be directed to Director, Iowa Finance Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, or as directed in the Notice of Intended Action or similar document.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A.