Forms and informational materials, ch 12
ARC 8308C
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT[871]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to forms and informational materials
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Director of the Workforce Development Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 12, “Forms and Informational Materials,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.
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 12 provides administrative rules for the Research and Information Services Division of the Department of Workforce Development. The chapter identifies the forms the Division must utilize.
As part of the Department’s review of rules under Executive Order 10, the Department identified several instances where the current chapter duplicates statutory language and uses restrictive terms. This text is removed from the proposed rulemaking.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on September 4, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●September 24, 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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 871—Chapter 41.
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 Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 19, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
Rebecca Stonawski |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
November 19, 2024 |
Microsoft Teams |
November 19, 2024 |
Microsoft Teams |
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 Department and advise of specific needs by calling 515.802.9425 or via email atrebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date.
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 871—Chapter 12 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 12
FORMS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS
871—12.1(96) Federal restriction—forms. The research and information services division uses many federally prepared and supplied forms that contain an office of management and budget (OMB) number and an approved expiration date. The department, which receives and uses in its normal operations such federal forms through a federally appointed special agent, is subject to all of the provisions, restrictions, sanctions and penalties imposed by the Federal Reports Act of 1942 and subsequent amendments.
Form No.Name and description of form.
12.1(1) Federal forms.
a.BLS 790, Bureau of Labor Statistics Report on Employment, Payroll and Hours. A research and information services division shuttle schedule sent each month, to a sample of Iowa employers, to collect employment, payroll and hours worked information.
b.BLS 3020, Multiple Worksite Report (65-5519) [reference 345—2.3(96)]. A research and information services division form required each quarter of Iowa employers subject to the unemployment insurance law.
c.BLS 3023VS, Industry Verification Statement (single worksite). A research and information services division form required of employers on a periodic basis to verify the products or services, or both, provided by an employer to ensure that the correct North American Industry Classification System code is assigned to the employer’s unemployment insurance account.
d.BLS 3023VM, Industry Verification Statement (multiple worksites). A research and information services division form required of employers on a periodic basis to verify the products or services, or both, provided at each worksite by an employer to ensure that the correct North American Industry Classification System code is assigned to each employer location.
e.BLS 2877, Occupational Employment Survey. Sent twice a year to a sample of employers. Voluntary. Used to obtain confidential information on occupational employment and occupational wages by industry. Forms differ by industry.
12.1(2) State form. E-Z Form—for Occupational Employment Survey. Short form for collecting confidential occupational employment and occupational wages. Voluntary.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 96.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 11/19/2024.
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 10/30/2024.
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