ARC 4839C
SOIL CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY DIVISION[27]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rule making related to quorum of state soil
conservation and water quality committee
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division hereby proposes to amend Chapter 2, “Operation of State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rule Making
This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 161A.4.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 161A.
Purpose and Summary
This proposed rule making is intended to fix a discrepancy between the quorum requirement in the Iowa Administrative Code and that required by Iowa Code.
Fiscal Impact
This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 27—Chapter 8.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m.	on January 22, 2020. Comments should be directed to:

Maison Bleam
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Email: maison.bleam@iowaagriculture.gov	
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

January 22, 2020
10 to 11 a.m.		Wallace State Office Building
Second Floor Conference Room
Des Moines, Iowa	
Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Division and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making 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 rule-making action is proposed:
	Amend subrule 2.6(1) as follows:
	2.6(1)  Quorum. Two-thirds A majority of the voting members of the committee constitutes a quorum.