Adopted and Filed
Competitive bidding process, rescind ch 40
ARC 8236C
UTILITIES COMMISSION[199]
Adopted and Filed
Rulemaking related to competitive bidding process
The Utilities Commission hereby rescinds Chapter 40, “Competitive Bidding Process,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is adopted 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 sections 476.1 and 476.53.
Purpose and Summary
The purpose of Chapter 40 is to establish minimum requirements for any rate-regulated electric utility engaging in the bidding process used to purchase supply. No rate-regulated electric utilities have opted to utilize the processes afforded them by Chapter 40, so the Commission is rescinding Chapter 40.
The Commission issued an order on August 27, 2024, approving the rescission of Chapter 40. The order is available on the Commission’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under RMU-2023-0040.
Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking
Notice of Intended Action for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 29, 2024, as ARC 8029C. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●July 16, 2024
●July 30, 2024
The Commission received oral comments from the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), a division of the Iowa Department of Justice, and MidAmerican Energy Company, both of which agreed with the rescission of Chapter 40.
The Commission also received a written comment from OCA in which it expressed its support for the rescission of Chapter 40.
No changes from the Notice have been made.
Adoption of Rulemaking
This rulemaking was adopted by the Commission on August 27, 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No waiver provision is included in the amendment because the chapter is proposed to be rescinded.
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).
Effective Date
This rulemaking will become effective on November 6, 2024.
The following rulemaking action is adopted:
ITEM 1.Rescind and reserve 199—Chapter 40.
[Filed 9/5/24, effective 11/6/24]
[Published 10/2/24]
EDITOR’S NOTE: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 10/2/24.
Utilities Division
- 1375 E Court Ave
- Des Moines, IA 50319
- (515) 725-7300
- Visit Website
- Agency Chapters
- Agency Rules
- RSS
Official Document
- Competitive bidding process, rescind ch 40
- Published on 10/2/2024
- 17 Views
- Adopted and Filed
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 10/2/2024.
Related Notices
About
Welcome to the State of Iowa’s Administrative Rules Website. Public participation in the formulation of administrative rules helps our state to reform burdensome rules and prevent overregulation or red tape, encouraging efficiency, economic growth and job creation.
The purpose of this website is to allow members of the public the opportunity to comment on administrative rules in the Notice process. Members of the public have 20 days to comment on a rule from the date of publication. You may comment on all administrative rules open for comment on this website.
Division of Information Technology
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
administrative-rules@iowa.gov
https://dom.iowa.gov/information-technology
Stay Connected
© 2024 State of Iowa | Privacy Policy