Notice of Intended Action
Continuing education credits—applying excess credits, 3.3(2)
ARC 8552C
ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINING BOARD[193B]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to continuing education credits—applying excess credits
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Architectural Examining Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 3, “Continuing Education,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This proposed rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 272C and section 544A.29.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 17A, 272C and 544A.
Purpose and Summary
This rulemaking will bring the Board into compliance with 2024 Iowa Acts, House File 2686, which amends Iowa Code section 272C.2(2) to allow a licensee to apply continuing education credits obtained in excess of the requirements for a renewal period to the continuing education requirements for the following renewal period in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the continuing education credits required for a renewal period. The proposed chapter was approved by the Board on November 21, 2024.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 30, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●November 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 Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 29, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
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Lori SchraderBachar |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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January 28, 2025 |
Suite 100 |
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January 29, 2025 |
Suite 100 |
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 Board 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 subrule 3.3(2) and adopt the following new subrule in lieu thereof:
3.3(2) All 24 CEHs must be completed in health, safety, and welfare subjects acquired in structured educational activities. CEHs may be acquired at any location. A licensee may carry over up to 12 CEHs obtained in excess of the requirements for a renewal period to the following renewal period.
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Open For Comments
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Official Document
- Continuing education credits—applying excess credits, 3.3(2)
- Published on 12/25/2024
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The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 12/25/2024.
Administrative Rule References
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