ARC 8387C - Iowa Administrative Rules

Notice of Intended Action

Grant applications and awards, ch 171

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ARC 8387C

LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to grant applications and awards
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Labor Commissioner hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 171, “Grant Applications and Awards,” 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 section 90A.10.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed rulemaking repromulgates Chapter 171 in accordance with the goals and directives of Executive Order 10. Proposed Chapter 171 requires an application process for the commissioner of athletics to award grants for amateur boxing.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 2, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●October 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 Labor Services Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 19, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Mitchell Mahan
Labor Services Division
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515.443.1051
Email: mitchell.mahan@dia.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

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

December 17, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon	Lake Conference Room 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100 Des Moines, Iowa
December 19, 2024 3 to 3:30 p.m.	Lake Conference Room 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100 Des Moines, Iowa

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 Division 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 875—Chapter 171 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 171

GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS

875—171.1(90A) Scope. This chapter establishes rules of the commissioner of athletics (commissioner) for the distribution of revenues collected from a professional boxing event pursuant to Iowa Code section 90A.9.

875—171.2(90A) Application process.

171.2(1) The commissioner shall announce the opening of the application process by public notice.

171.2(2) All amateur boxing organizations seeking grant funds must submit an application to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner.

171.2(3) Contents. Each application shall contain:

a.A plan of action that details how the awarded funds will be spent and what results and benefits are expected. The action plan includes:

(1)Grant goals, objectives, timeliness, responsible individuals, and evaluation.

(2)Establishing an end result that is beneficial to the sport of amateur boxing.

(3)Number of projected amateur boxing matches to be promoted by the applicant.

b.A budget detailing how the grant funds will be expended.

c.Assurances the applicant will comply with the conditions and procedures for grant administration.

d.A plan for evaluation.

e.Assurances the funds will not be used to retire preexisting financial obligations.

f.Assurances the applicant will comply with the conditions for financial management.

875—171.3(90A) Grant process.

171.3(1) The commissioner shall notify successful applicants and provide to each of them a contract for signature. This contract shall be signed by an official with authority to bind the applicant and be returned to the commissioner prior to the award of any funds under this program.

171.3(2) If the applicant and the commissioner are unable to successfully negotiate a contract, the commissioner may withdraw the award offer.

171.3(3) Applications shall be received by May 1 of each calendar year for an award the following fiscal year. Payment will be processed within 60 days of a grant award by the commissioner.

171.3(4) Grants are awarded for a 12-month period and may be renewed for a second year.

875—171.4(90A) Evaluation. The grantee shall cooperate with the commissioner and periodically provide requested information to determine how the goals and objectives of the project are being met.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 90A.7.