ARC 8498C

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT[641]

Notice of Intended Action

The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 71, “Emergency Information System on Pesticides for Use by Health Care Providers During Medical Emergencies,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 139A.21.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 139A.21.

Purpose and Summary

Chapter 71 was reviewed and is proposed to be rescinded as part of the Red Tape Review process established by 2023 Executive Order 10. These rules were intended to establish an emergency information system for pesticides that Iowa health care providers are able to access 24/7 in order to gain access to emergency treatment information for the emergency care of a real-time human exposure to a pesticide.

Regulatory Analysis

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 441—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

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

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.

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: