ARC 8577C - Iowa Administrative Rules

Notice of Intended Action

Retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP), rescind ch 7

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ARC 8577C

VOLUNTEER SERVICE, IOWA COMMISSION ON[817]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to retired and senior volunteer program
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 7, “Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP),” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 15H.2.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 15H.2.

Purpose and Summary

This chapter outlines the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) grant application and administration. At its November 14, 2024, meeting, the Commission voted to rescind the chapter and put the information in a policy manual.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 25, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●January 17, 2025

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 Health and Human Services for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 11, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Victoria L. Daniels
Department of Health and Human Services
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515.829.6021
Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

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

March 11, 2025 10:30 to 11 a.m.	Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 268 409 030 879 Passcode: GC7mn6SU
March 11, 2025 2:30 to 3 p.m.	Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 296 518 166 153 Passcode: C8Ux6zU3

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.

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 and reserve 817—Chapter 7.