ARC 9233C - Iowa Administrative Rules

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Saylorville multiuse trail, ch 66

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ARC 9233C

NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION[571]

Adopted and Filed

Rulemaking related to Saylorville multiuse trail

The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby rescinds Chapter 66, “Saylorville Multiuse Trail,” Iowa Administrative Code, and adopts a new chapter with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 461A.35, 481A.5 and 481A.6.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 461A.35, 481A.5 and 481A.6.

Purpose and Summary

Chapter 66 establishes the rules regarding the Saylorville Multiuse Trail. The chapter identifies hunting, trapping, and area-use restrictions to decrease instances of noncompliance and to ensure the trail and surrounding areas are used in an authorized manner. This chapter has been reviewed and edited consistent with Executive Order 10.

Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking

Notice of Intended Action for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 8, 2025, as ARC 8587C. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●January 29, 2025

●February 6, 2025

No one attended the public hearings. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.

Adoption of Rulemaking

This rulemaking was adopted by the Commission on April 8, 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

This rulemaking is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. 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 Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

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).

Effective Date

This rulemaking will become effective on June 18, 2025.

The following rulemaking action is adopted:

ITEM 1.Rescind 571—Chapter 66 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 66

SAYLORVILLE MULTIUSE TRAIL

571—66.1(461A,481A) Applicability. This chapter governs activity in the following described areas, all in Polk County, Iowa:

66.1(1) The parking area and trailhead facility located adjacent to the Des MoinesRiver on the north side of Kempton Road (NW 66th Street) locally known as Sycamore Access.

66.1(2) All federally owned property on the east side of the Des Moines River from Sycamore Access south to the north corporate limits of the city of Des Moines. This area is bounded on the west by the ordinary high water line of the Des Moines River and on the east by Morningstar Drive and NW 26th Street.

66.1(3) Federally owned property in Sections 15 and 22, Township 79N, Range 24W, located east of Morningstar Drive and north of the north corporate limits of the city of Des Moines.

571—66.2(456A,481A) Wildlife refuge. The following described areas are established as game refuges and shall be posted with signs designating the boundaries other than the river.

66.2(1) An area along and adjacent to the surfaced multiuse trail from the ordinary high water line of the Des Moines River to a point 50 yards east of the east edge of that trail extending from Sycamore Access to the north boundary of the right-of-way of Interstates 80-35.

66.2(2) All federally owned land on the east side of the Des Moines River from the north right-of-way boundary of Interstates 80-35 south to the north corporate limits of the city of Des Moines.

571—66.3(481A) Hunting and trapping restrictions.

66.3(1) Hunting. Hunting in those areas not designated as wildlife refuge shall be confined to the use of shotguns shooting shot only and use of bow and arrow. The use of any other method is prohibited. All laws and regulations governing hunting and trapping seasons and limits on possession are applicable on these areas.

66.3(2) Trapping.

a.The use of snares is prohibited on the area covered by this rule.

b.Any traps used on the area, including foothold, leghold, body gripping or conibear type must be set completely underwater.

571—66.4(461A) Area use restrictions.

66.4(1) The use of motor vehicles and snowmobiles is prohibited on the hard-surfaced multiuse trail except where signs authorize such use.

66.4(2) Snowmobile use is restricted to the area posted with signs permitting their use.

66.4(3) The use of equine animals is restricted to areas other than the hard-surfaced multiuse trail.

66.4(4) Permits may be issued by the director for special events on specific dates utilizing golf carts or similar transportation along the trail for elderly or handicapped persons.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 461A.35, 481A.5 and 481A.6.

[Filed 4/17/25, effective 6/18/25]

[Published 5/14/25]

EDITOR’S NOTE: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 5/14/25.