ARC 9291C

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT[761]

Notice of Intended Action

The Transportation Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 135, “Warning Lights on Vehicles or Equipment Not Owned and Operated by the Department When Used in Road Work Zones,” and to adopt a new Chapter 135, “Warning Lights on Vehicles or Equipment in Road Work Zones,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 307.12(1)“j” and 321.423(7)“a.”

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 321.423(7)“a.”

Purpose and Summary

This rulemaking proposes to repromulgate Chapter 135 in compliance with Executive Order 10. Proposed Chapter 135 establishes the eligibility of vehicles or equipment that are not owned or operated by the Department to use flashing white lights in road work zones on State or local highways.

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 761—Chapter 11.

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 June 17, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally 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: