ARC 2163C
LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]
Notice of Intended Action
Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b.”
Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 89A.3, the Elevator Safety Board (Board) hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 71, “Administration of the Conveyance Safety Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.
This amendment extends the effective period of an alteration permit and amends the process for getting an alteration permit extension.
The purposes of this amendment are to reduce unnecessary paperwork and implement legislative intent.
If requested in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b” by the close of business on October 20, 2015, a public hearing will be held on October 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.	in the Capitol View Room at 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. Interested persons will be given the opportunity to make oral statements and file documents concerning the proposed amendment. The facility for the oral presentations is accessible to and functional for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who have special requirements should call (515)281-5915 in advance to arrange access or other needed services.
Written data, views, or arguments to be considered in adoption shall be submitted no later than October 21, 2015, to Division of Labor Services, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0209. Comments may be sent electronically to kathleen.uehling@iwd.iowa.gov.
No variance procedures are included in this rule. Applicable variance procedures are set forth in 875—Chapter 66.
After analysis and review of this rule making, no adverse impact on jobs is expected.
This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 89A.
The following amendment is proposed.
	Amend subrule 71.9(6) as follows:
	71.9(6) The alteration permit shall expire upon the earlier of the completion of the alteration as described in the permit application or 120 days one year after issuance. However, between 90 and 110 days during the tenth month after issuance and upon submission to the labor commissioner of the fee set forth in this chapter, sufficient justification, and other required information, the labor commissioner may grant an extension of the alteration permit may be granted at the discretion of the labor commissioner.