ARC 7278C
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT[661]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to military service and veteran reciprocity for electricians and electrical contractors and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Electrical Examining Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 506, “Military Service and Veteran Reciprocity for Electricians and Electrical Contractors,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 272C.12A.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 272C.12A and 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.
Purpose and Summary
This rulemaking proposes to rescind Chapter 506, in accordance with the goals and directives of Executive Order 10 (January 10, 2023). With the realignment of state agencies pursuant to 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, the substance of this chapter will be included in one chapter for all of the licensing programs of the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking does not have a fiscal impact to the State of Iowa in an amount requiring a fiscal impact statement pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(4).
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 481—Chapter 6.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 14, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Ashleigh Hackel
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Email: ashleigh.hackel@dia.iowa.gov 	
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

February 13, 2024
10:20 to 10:40 a.m.	6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Video call link: meet.google.com/zuu-vunu-dcc
Or dial: 774.338.0928
PIN: ‪195 434 437#‬‬‬‬
More phone numbers: tel.meet/zuu-vunu-dcc?pin=9691567757424‬‬‬‬	
February 14, 2024
10:20 to 10:40 a.m.	6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Video call link: meet.google.com/zuu-vunu-dcc
Or dial: 774.338.0928
PIN: ‪195 434 437#‬‬‬‬
More phone numbers: tel.meet/zuu-vunu-dcc?pin=9691567757424‬‬‬‬	
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 661—Chapter 506.