The Credit Union Division hereby proposes to amend Chapter 2, “Organization, Chartering and Field of Membership of a Credit Union,” and Chapter 6, “Branch Offices,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 533.104(5) and 533.107(6).State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 533.113A, 533.205(3)“c” and 533.301(19).Purpose and Summary    The proposed amendment to Chapter 2 moves the content of existing rule 189—2.9(533) to rule 189—2.8(533) and codifies in proposed rule 189—2.9(533) board of directors meeting requirements with respect to frequency of meetings and quorum requirements. The proposed amendments to Chapter 6 reflect a modernization of the current requirements for filing branch applications and establish a penalty for failure to comply with the applicable application requirements.     These proposed amendments were approved by the Credit Union Review Board on January 25, 2019. 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 rule 189—17.20(533) and the process outlined in 189—Chapter 23.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 April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Credit Union Division 200 East Grand Avenue, Suite 370 Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1827 Fax: 515.725.0519Public Hearing    No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rule making may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members. 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 actions are proposed:

    The Economic Development Authority hereby proposes to amend Chapter 211, “Community Attraction and Tourism Development (CATD) Programs,” and Chapter 213, “Vision Iowa Board: Uniform Waiver and Variance Rules,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 15.106A and 15F.104.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 15F.201 to 15F.206.Purpose and Summary    Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.7(2), the Enhance Iowa Board and Authority staff reviewed the administrative rules for the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) program. Authority staff recommended amendments to Chapters 211 and 213 to clarify the rules and make the programs easier to use for CAT program applicants and award recipients.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 Authority for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 261—Chapter 213. 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 Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Kristin Hanks-Bents Iowa Economic Development Authority 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Email: kristin.hanks-bents@iowaEDA.comPublic Hearing    No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rule making may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members. 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 actions are proposed:

    The Department of Cultural Affairs hereby proposes to amend Chapter 21, “Membership in the Society,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 303.1A.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 303.8.Purpose and Summary    Through this proposed rule making, the State Historical Society of Iowa is updating its board history awards to reflect more appropriate deadlines and submission processes in addition to introducing new awards to ensure all Iowa history categories and works are eligible for recognition.Fiscal Impact    This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. This rule making adds new awards and clarifies rules for existing awards. These awards are honorary, not financial.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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any. Public Comment    Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Susan Kloewer Administrator, State Historical Society of Iowa 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-1006 Phone: 515.281.8749 Email: susan.kloewer@iowa.govPublic Hearing    No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rule making may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members. 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:

    The Inspections and Appeals Department hereby proposes to amend Chapter 71, “Subacute Mental Health Care Facilities,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 10A.104 and 135G.10.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 135G and 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2456.Purpose and Summary    Iowa Code chapter 135G regarding subacute mental health care facilities provides for the establishment of basic standards for the operation of these facilities to ensure the safe and adequate diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of persons with serious and persistent mental illness so that these persons are able to experience recovery and live successfully in the community. Since the adoption of the rules implementing Iowa Code chapter 135G, the Department has received questions from subacute mental health care facility licensees seeking clarification of certain rules. The proposed amendments add definitions, require documentation of background checks for personnel, clarify the time within which a treatment plan must be developed, provide further direction regarding the use of a seclusion room or restraints, clarify provisions related to medication management, add requirements related to nutrition and food preparation, and add requirements related to buildings, furnishings and equipment.    In addition, the amendments implement the changes made to Iowa Code chapter 135G resulting from 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2456, which eliminated certain requirements for licensure by the Department, including the limit on the number of publicly funded subacute care facility beds licensed under Iowa Code chapter 135G.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 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 rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Deborah Svec-Carstens Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0083 Email: deborah.svec-carstens@dia.iowa.govPublic Hearing    No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rule making may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members. 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 actions are proposed:

    The Insurance Division hereby proposes to amend Chapter 15, “Unfair Trade Practices,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 507B.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 507B.Purpose and Summary    This proposed rule making is intended to implement a model regulation adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.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    The Division’s general waiver provisions of 191—Chapter 4 apply to these rules. 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 April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Ann Outka Insurance Division Two Ruan Center 601 Locust Street, Fourth Floor Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Fax: 515.281.3059 Email: ann.outka@iid.iowa.govPublic Hearing     A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: April 2, 2019 11 a.m. to 12 noon Division Offices, Fourth Floor Two Ruan Center 601 Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa     Persons attending the public hearing will be asked to provide their names; persons may submit written comments; if persons wish to make oral comments in person or by telephone, they will be asked to state their names and who they represent for the record and to confine any 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 actions are proposed:

    The Management Department hereby proposes to adopt new Chapter 15, “Calculating Net General Fund Revenues,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 8.6 and 2018 Iowa Acts, chapter 1161, section 133.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2018 Iowa Acts, chapter 1161, section 133.Purpose and Summary    The proposed rule making will establish procedures to calculate net General Fund revenues and will define “total appropriated general fund revenues,” “transfers from reserved funds,” “tax and other refunds,” and “school infrastructure transfers,” including the types and categories of receipts that will be included within each definition and in the calculation of net General Fund revenues.    The Director of the Department approved this Notice of Intended Action on February 8, 2019.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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to rule 541—1.3(8). Public Comment     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written or oral comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Joel Lunde Iowa Department of Management State Capitol, Room 13 1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.281.3322 Fax: 515.242.5897 Email: joel.lunde@iowa.govPublic Hearing     No public hearing is scheduled at this time. As provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b,” an oral presentation regarding this rule making may be demanded by 25 interested persons, a governmental subdivision, the Administrative Rules Review Committee, an agency, or an association having 25 or more members. 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:

    The Department of Transportation hereby proposes to amend Chapter 10, “Administrative Rules,” Chapter 11, “Waiver of Rules,” and Chapter 12, “Declaratory Orders,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 17A.7, 17A.9, 17A.9A and 307.12.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 17A.7, 17A.9 and 17A.9A.Purpose and Summary    The proposed amendments to Chapters 10, 11 and 12 update the office name of the Department’s rules administrator and add email as an option for a person wanting to submit a petition for rule making, petition for waiver, or petition for declaratory order to the Department.  The proposed amendments to Chapter 10 also modify language in subparagraph 10.2(2)“a”(2) to suggest that persons who have requested an oral presentation provide the Department with the general subject of the presentation.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11. Public Comment     Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making or may submit a written request to make an oral presentation at a public hearing. Written comments or requests to present oral comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. Comments should be directed to: Tracy George Department of Transportation DOT Rules Administrator, Strategic Communications and Policy 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 Email: tracy.george@iowadot.usPublic Hearing     A public hearing to hear requested oral presentations will be held as follows: April 4, 2019 10 a.m. Department of Transportation Administration Building, First Floor South Conference Room 800 Lincoln Way Ames, 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 Tracy George, the Department’s rules administrator, and advise of specific needs.     The public hearing will be canceled without further notice if no oral presentation is requested. 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 actions are proposed:

    The Insurance Division hereby amends Chapter 35, “Accident and Health Insurance,” and Chapter 36, “Individual Accident and Health—Minimum Standards and Rate Hearings,” Iowa Administrative Code. Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapters 505 and 514D and 83 FR 38212.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 505 and 514D and 83 FR 38212.Purpose and Summary    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, a final rule issued by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury; the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, found at 83 FR 38212 (new HHS rule).    The new HHS rule extends the permissible policy term periods for short-term limited-duration health insurance policies to up to 12 months (increased from three months). The new federal rule also allows such plans to be renewable for a period of up to three years. Prior to this new HHS rule, these plans were not renewable for periods beyond three months. The new HHS rule was published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2018, and became effective on October 2, 2018.    The amendments adopt a minimum standard of benefits for short-term limited-duration health insurance policies, in response to the new HHS rule, and require certain other consumer protections. These amendments also allow for the Insurance Division’s administration of short-term limited-duration health insurance in response to the new HHS rule.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4242C. A public hearing was held on February 8, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Division’s offices on the fourth floor of Two Ruan Center, 601 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Three persons attended the public hearing.  Ten public comments were received.  No changes from the Notice have been made.Reason for Waiver of Normal Effective Date    Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.5(2)“b”(1)(b), the Insurance Division finds that the normal effective date of this rule making, 35 days after publication, should be waived and the rule making made effective on February 20, 2019, because the Insurance Division finds that the availability and affordability of health insurance is critical for the greater public interest and that the necessity of ensuring that short-term limited-duration coverage has appropriate consumer protections requires adoption of these amendments.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Insurance Division on February 20, 2019.Fiscal Impact     This rule making may have some fiscal impact to the State of Iowa, in that an increase in the number of these plans being sold would increase the amount of premium tax funds collected by the State from the issuing companies. While the expected fiscal impact is unknown because the number of plans that will be sold by the issuing companies is unknown, the Insurance Division does not expect a large fiscal impact from the amount of premium tax funds collected. Jobs Impact    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers    The Insurance Division’s general waiver provisions of 191—Chapter 4 apply to these rules.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).Effective Date    This rule making became effective on February 20, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Arts Division hereby rescinds Chapter 12, “Artsafe Program,” and Chapter 13, “Art in State Buildings Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 303.1A.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 516.Purpose and Summary    This rule making rescinds the Artsafe program, which implemented Iowa Code sections 304A.21 to 304A.29 authorizing the Arts Division to provide State of Iowa indemnification to eligible nonprofit Iowa organizations against loss or damage during the exchange, transportation, or exhibition of eligible art and artifacts. The amendments also rescind the Art in State Buildings program, which implemented Iowa Code sections 304A.8 to 304A.14 requiring state agencies and departments to reserve one-half of 1 percent of the total cost of state construction projects for the acquisition of fine arts in state buildings.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 2, 2019, as ARC 4197C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs on February 6, 2019.Fiscal Impact     This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. It removes rules for programs that no longer exist. 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 Department 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 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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The City Finance Committee hereby amends Chapter 2, “Budget Amendments and Fund Transfers,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 384.15.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 384.6.Purpose and Summary    These amendments clarify the meaning of “transfers between funds” by adding definitions of “fund transfer resolution” and “intrafund transfer” and require all transfers of moneys between city funds to be approved by a fund transfer resolution.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4234C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Committee on February 20, 2019.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    The Committee does not intend to grant waivers to these rules.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Environmental Protection Commission hereby amends Chapter 20, “Scope of Title—Definitions,” Chapter 22, “Controlling Pollution,” Chapter 23, “Emission Standards for Contaminants,” and Chapter 25, “Measurement of Emissions,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 455B.133.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 455B.133.Purpose and Summary    The purposes of this rule making are to:    1. Reduce the cost of government while providing streamlined services to the public and regulated community.    2. Update rules to provide regulatory certainty and flexibility. The amendments implement a portion of the Department of Natural Resources’ (Department’s) five-year review of rules plan to accomplish the requirements of Iowa Code section 17A.7(2).    3. Offer uniform rules by making changes that match federal regulations and eliminate inconsistencies between federal regulations and state administrative rules. By adopting federal updates into state administrative rules, the Commission is ensuring that Iowa’s air quality rules are no more stringent than federal regulations. Additionally, the updates allow the Department, rather than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to be the primary agency to implement the air quality requirements in Iowa, thereby allowing the Department to provide compliance assistance and outreach to affected facilities.    Items 1 and 6 amend the definition of “EPA reference method” to adopt the technical corrections that EPA made to continuous methods for measuring air pollutant emissions. The corrections were published on August 7, 2017, in the Federal Register and codified in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, Appendix B. Item 15 also adopts these federal updates into the methods and procedures established in Chapter 25 for continuous monitoring systems. Adopting EPA’s updates ensures that state reference methods match current federal reference methods and are no more stringent than the federal methods.     Item 2 adds a cross reference to the rules for nonattainment areas specified in Chapter 31 of the Commission’s rules.    Items 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 update the location and mailing address for the Department’s Air Quality Bureau.    Item 8 establishes electronic submittal of the annual emissions inventories required under the Title V operating permit program. To simplify the reporting requirements for industry, increase reporting efficiency and reduce cost to the state, the Commission is requiring the use of electronic reporting for all Title V facilities, beginning with reports due to the Department by March 31, 2019.    Facilities required to obtain Title V permits are required to annually report their actual air pollution emissions. “Title V facilities” are those that are permitted to emit over 100 tons of air pollution annually (or significant levels of specified hazardous air pollutants). There are currently 289 Title V facilities in Iowa, including electric generating utilities, grain-processing facilities, manufacturing plants, and others.    The Department has since 2002 offered an electronic submission system for reporting air pollution emissions. In 2015, SLEIS (the State and Local Emissions Inventory System) was introduced, offering a significantly more streamlined method for reporting. This year, 82 percent of Title V facilities submitted their inventories on SLEIS, the current e-submittal system for emissions inventories. Annually, the Department provides in-person emissions inventory and SLEIS user training at several locations in the state. Online training tutorials also are available on demand on the Department’s website.    Item 12 amends subrule 23.1(2) to adopt by reference new and revised New Source Performance Standards (NSPS).    The Commission adopts the federal NSPS for sewage sludge incineration (SSI) units. The federal regulation was published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011, and applies to SSI units for which construction or reconstruction commenced after October 14, 2010, or for which modification commenced after September 21, 2011. Since its publication, the SSI NSPS has been subject to reconsideration petitions and litigation. The Commission adopts these federal amendments because EPA’s reconsiderations and the litigation of the federal standards have recently been resolved.    At this time, no facilities in Iowa are affected by this NSPS. A facility that constructs a new SSI unit, or an existing facility that modifies its SSI unit, could become subject to this NSPS in the future. (See Item 14 for a related amendment.)    The amendment in Item 12 also adopts the changes EPA made to the NSPS test methods, as explained in the description above for Items 1, 6 and 15. The amendments to the NSPS are adopted by reference through revision of the adoption date specified in the introductory paragraph of subrule 23.1(2).    Item 13 amends subrule 23.1(4) to adopt federal amendments to the federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for source categories, as described below. The federal amendments are adopted by reference through revision of the adoption date specified in the introductory paragraph of subrule 23.1(4). The text in parentheses in each section heading below indicates the applicable subpart in 40 CFR Part 63 and the corresponding paragraph in subrule 23.1(4).    Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer Production (Subpart AA; paragraph “aa”)    Updates to this NESHAP were published in the Federal Register on September 28, 2017. In response to petitions for reconsideration from stakeholders, EPA extended some compliance dates for affected sources and clarified one option and added a new option for monitoring requirements. At this time, no facilities in Iowa are affected by this NESHAP. New facilities, or existing facilities that change their production lines, could become subject to this NESHAP in the future.    Offsite Waste and Recovery Operations (Subpart DD; paragraph “ad”)    The amendment adopts changes to the standards for offsite waste and recovery operations published in the Federal Register on January 29, 2018. EPA’s final amendments address petitions for reconsideration regarding requirements for continuous monitoring of pressure relief devices (PRDs) on containers. EPA’s action removes the additional monitoring requirements for PRDs on containers because EPA determined that the requirements were unnecessary. At this time, no facilities in Iowa are affected by this NESHAP. New facilities, or existing facilities that change their production lines, could become subject to this NESHAP in the future.    Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills (Subpart MM; paragraph “am”)    EPA’s rule amendments published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2017, include reducing the opacity (visible emissions) monitoring allowance for recovery furnaces and for lime kilns, adding electronic reporting requirements for semiannual compliance reports, updating monitoring and testing requirements, and requiring periodic stack testing and electronic reporting of stack test results. At this time, no facilities in Iowa are affected by this NESHAP. New facilities, or existing facilities that change their production lines, could become subject to this NESHAP in the future.    Portland Cement Manufacturing (Subpart LLL, paragraph “bl”)    EPA’s amendments to this NESHAP were published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2018, and August 3, 2018, and reflect corrections and clarifications of the rule requirements and provisions. EPA states that the amendments result in improved monitoring, compliance, and implementation of the rule. This NESHAP affects three facilities in Iowa (one facility is currently idled).    Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing (Subpart NNN; paragraph “bn”)    Amendments to this NESHAP were published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2017. EPA revised the federal standard to require affected facilities to conduct additional monitoring and record-keeping activities. In addition, affected facilities with flame attenuation lines will need to demonstrate compliance with new emission standards. EPA provided existing affected facilities a three-year period in which to comply with new NESHAP requirements. At this time, no facilities in Iowa are affected by this NESHAP. New facilities, or existing facilities that change their production lines, could become subject to this NESHAP in the future.    Item 14 adopts by reference the federal Emission Guidelines for existing SSI units. EPA’s Emission Guidelines provide “model rules” that states may adopt by reference in setting the requirements for existing sources. When a state does not have an approved State Plan by EPA’s specified deadline, EPA promulgates a Federal Plan for affected facilities in 40 CFR Part 62 with rules essentially identical to the model rules. EPA’s Federal Plan for existing SSI is set forth in 40 CFR Part 62.    Concurrent with the NSPS for SSI units described above in Item 12, EPA published the Emission Guidelines for SSI units in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011. The standards apply to SSI units for which construction or reconstruction commenced on or before October 14, 2010. As with the NSPS, the Emission Guidelines have been subject to reconsideration petitions and litigation since publication. The Commission is adopting the federal regulations for existing SSI units because EPA’s reconsiderations and the litigation of the federal standards have recently been resolved. One facility in Iowa is currently affected by these amendments.    As with the NSPS and NESHAP, the Commission adopts EPA’s Emission Guidelines by reference so that the requirements are no more or less stringent than federal requirements. In this case, the Commission adopts EPA’s Federal Plan for SSI units (rather than the model rules for states) because the one facility affected by the Emission Guidelines is already complying with the Federal Plan, as set forth in 40 CFR Part 62, Subpart LLL. Adoption of the provisions in Subpart LLL will provide regulatory certainty and continuity for the affected facility.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 19, 2018, as ARC 4178C. An Amended Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 2, 2019, as ARC 4221C. A public hearing was held on January 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Conference Room 4 East, Wallace State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. One person attended the public hearing but did not provide any comments. The Department received one written comment prior to the January 22, 2019, deadline for public comments. The comment provided was outside the scope of the rule making. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Commission on February 19, 2019.Fiscal Impact     This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. After analysis and review of this rule making, the Commission has determined that most of the changes will have a neutral fiscal impact on affected facilities, the general public, and counties or local governments. The Commission does note that some of the amendments may benefit the private sector because they streamline current air quality programs. Affected businesses and the public benefit from up-to-date air quality requirements and increased effectiveness. A copy of the fiscal impact statement is available from the Department upon request. Jobs Impact    After analysis and review of this rule making, the Commission has determined that the amendments specified in Items 1 through 11 and Item 15 will have a neutral impact on private sector jobs. The Commission does note that some of the amendments may benefit the private sector because they streamline current air quality programs. For the amendments specified in Items 12, 13 and 14, the Commission has determined that there may be jobs impacts to Iowa businesses. However, the amendments are only implementing federally mandated regulations. The amendments are identical to the federal regulations and would not impose any regulations on Iowa businesses not already required by federal law. In some cases, the revised federal standards being adopted provide more flexibility and potential cost savings for affected businesses, offering a positive impact on private sector jobs. A copy of the complete jobs impact statement is available from the Department upon request. 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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 561—Chapter 10.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Human Services Department hereby amends Chapter 51, “Eligibility,” and Chapter 52, “Payment,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 249A.4; 20 CFR §§416.2095 and 416.2096; and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, sections 53 and 70.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 249A.4; 20 CFR §§416.2095 and 416.2096; and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, sections 53 and 70.Purpose and Summary    These amendments strike the specific assistance standard amounts for State Supplementary Assistance and amend the assistance standards definition to include the legal citation to pass along cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in accordance with 20 CFR §§416.2095 and 416.2096. COLA changes are effective January 1 each year.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 2, 2019, as ARC 4219C. This rule making was also adopted and filed emergency and published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 4220C on the same date. The Department received no comments during the public comment period. These amendments are identical to those published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin under Adopted and Filed Emergency and Notice of Intended Action.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Council on Human Services on February 13, 2019.Fiscal Impact    The residential care facility (RCF) and family-life home personal needs allowances are increasing by $4 per month from $99 to $103 per month. The base personal needs allowance (PNA) is increased due to the 2.8 percent COLA this year along with an increase in the average monthly Medicaid copayment per client per month for RCF recipients. (The average Medicaid copayment per client per month is added to the base PNA to determine the final monthly PNA.) The average copayment per client per month for RCF recipients for August 2017 through July 2018 was $1.71. This is an increase of $0.81 from last year’s average of $0.90. For family-life home recipients, the $17 increase in the payment to the family-life home is offset by the $4 increase in the personal needs deduction and a $21 increase in the supplemental security income (SSI) payment. The recipient will pay up to $17 more due to the $21 increase in income and a $4 increase in the personal needs allowance. For RCF assistance recipients, the maximum total payment to the facility will increase up to $20.77 per month per recipient [($31.27 – $30.60) × 31 days]. RCF costs are shared by the state and the RCF recipient. Any potential increased costs to the state are expected to be more than offset by declining RCF caseloads in SFY 2019 and SFY 2020. For recipients of dependent-person assistance, the maximum monthly payment is increasing by $11, from $387 to $398. Each dependent-person assistance recipient will receive up to an $11 increase, resulting in an anticipated increase in state expenditures. However, this increase will be offset by the declining number of anticipated recipients, and most recipients do not qualify for the maximum payment.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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to rule 441—1.8(17A,217).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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019, at which time the Adopted and Filed Emergency amendments are hereby rescinded.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System hereby amends Chapter 4, “Employers,” Chapter 6, “Covered Wages,” Chapter 7, “Service Credit and Vesting Status,” Chapter 8, “Service Purchases,” Chapter 9, “Refunds,” Chapter 11, “Application for, Modification of, and Termination of Benefits,” Chapter 12, “Calculation of Monthly Retirement Benefits,” Chapter 14, “Death Benefits and Beneficiaries,” and Chapter 16, “Domestic Relations Orders and Other Assignments,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 97B.4 and 97B.15.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 97B.Purpose and Summary    This rule making is intended to conform rules with other rules and statutes or rescind rules that are outdated, redundant or inconsistent, or no longer in effect to meet the requirements of the statutory five-year review of rules for Chapters 6 to 10; to implement contribution rates for employers and regular and special service members beginning July 1, 2019; to simplify and update language in rules pertaining to sick and compensatory time; to emphasize that bona fide refunds require a member to remain out of IPERS-covered employment for 30 days and simplify language concerning restoring a member’s account; to clarify vesting status post-June 30, 2012, for special service and regular service members; to rescind and replace language in subrule 8.1(1) to update and revise current rules covering service purchases to conform with current law and practice; to align Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 415 testing compliance language with actual practice and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulation of all service purchases; to emphasize that service credit purchases are available for leaves of absence only if previously approved by the employer; to clarify that members have 60 days from the date of IPERS’ acceptance of a service purchase to revoke the purchase; to clearly define that periods during which a member was self-employed or worked as an independent contractor are not periods that can be used to make a service purchase; to stress the seriousness of the member’s notarized statement regarding efforts to locate the member’s spouse for the spouse’s written acknowledgment by changing “indicating” to “affirming”; to combine subrules 9.4(2) and 9.4(3) to increase clarity regarding the determination of a member’s last day of employment and use of an electronic funds transfer related to refunds; and to document current policy regarding payment of a named beneficiary’s share to the other named beneficiaries in the event the named beneficiary predeceases the member. Also, this rule making is intended to provide for corrections of overpayments and underpayments of contributions and benefits caused by the misreporting of covered wages; to eliminate successor alternate payee (SAP) language from qualified domestic relations orders; and to improve the alternate payee benefit process while retaining a member’s rights and securing alternate payee benefits.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4238C. A public hearing was held on February 5, 2019, at 9 a.m. at IPERS, 7401 Register Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing.    IPERS received one comment by email from a member concerned with the proposed changes to how alternate payee funds will be distributed when the alternate payee never claims the benefit. IPERS considered the comment and made no change to the rule.  No changes from the Notice have been made.    Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by IPERS on February 20, 2019.Fiscal Impact     Contribution rate changes for all three member classes of IPERS employees (regular member, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and protection occupation) are reflected. No fiscal impact for regular class members has been found. A decreased fiscal impact for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs has been found. A decreased fiscal impact for the protection occupation class has been found. Jobs Impact    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers    There are no discretionary rules in this filing. IPERS is following nondiscretionary statutes and rules adopted by the federal and state governments. 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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Board of Medicine hereby amends Chapter 11, “Continuing Education and Training Requirements,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 272C and 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2377.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 272C and 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2377.Purpose and Summary    This rule making amends the continuing education and training requirements for renewal of an Iowa medical license for chronic pain management and end-of-life care.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 2, 2019, as ARC 4204C. A public hearing was held on January 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Board’s office, Suite C, 400 S.W. Eighth Street, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received.    This rule making has been revised to allow a physician to attest as part of the license renewal process that the licensee is not subject to the training requirement for chronic pain management if the licensee did not prescribe opioids to a patient during the previous licensure cycle.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Board on February 8, 2019.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 Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 653—Chapter 3.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Board of Medicine hereby adopts new Chapter 20, “Licensure of Genetic Counselors,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 148H.6 and chapters 147, 148 and 272C.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 147, 148, 148H and 272C.Purpose and Summary    This rule making adopts new Chapter 20, which establishes licensure of genetic counselors.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 24, 2018, as ARC 4095C. A public hearing was held on November 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Board’s office, Suite C, 400 S.W. Eighth Street, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing.    The Iowa Genetic Counselors Network expressed concerns about the licensure application process, and the Board worked with representatives of the Network to revise the rules to the Network’s satisfaction. The Board revised the rules pertaining to the application process to better reflect the profession of genetic counselors. The Board also added greater detail to the grounds for discipline in rule 653—20.20(147,148H,272C).    References to 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2228, have been replaced with references to the appropriate codified sections of Iowa Code chapter 148H.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Board on February 8, 2019.Fiscal Impact    This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.Jobs Impact    This rule making will likely increase the pool of genetic counselors and increase access to genetic counseling services in Iowa. It will likely have a positive jobs impact, which is difficult to measure at this time.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 Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, pursuant to 653—Chapter 3.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making action is adopted:

    The Secretary of State hereby amends Chapter 21, “Election Forms and Instructions,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 43.66.Purpose and Summary    This rule making rescinds rule 721—21.602(43) relating to nominations by write-in votes for certain offices in a primary election. This rule making is made at the direction and with the guidance of the Attorney General’s office.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4222C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Secretary of State on February 20, 2019.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 Secretary of State for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 721—Chapter 10.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making action is adopted:

    The Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division hereby amends Chapter 10, “Iowa Financial Incentive Program for Soil Erosion Control,” and Chapter 12, “Water Protection Practices—Water Protection Fund,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 161A.4(1).State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 161A.2.Purpose and Summary    These amendments increase the eligible total cost from $450 to $600 for tree planting and related activities, from $1,500 to $1,600 for windbreaks, and from $450 to $600 for field windbreaks. Other technical updates are made.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4235C. One comment was received during the public comment period. The commenter asked why Item 1 rescinds the definition of “edge-of-field practice” in rule 27—10.20(161A). No changes to the proposed rule making were suggested. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Division on February 21, 2019.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.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 20, “Procurement of Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Services,” and Chapter 25, “Competition with Private Enterprise,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 307.12.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 8A.302(1); section 8A.311(20) as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2416, section 25; and sections 23A.2, 73.15 to 73.21, 307.12 and 307.21.Purpose and Summary    This rule making amends Chapter 20 to update the rules to reflect current purchasing practices, add definitions, and clarify the procurement and professional and technical services consultant selection process. Professional and technical services contracts may be procured in two manners:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 180, “Public Improvement Quotation Process for Governmental Entities for Vertical Infrastructure,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 314.1A.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 26 and 573 and section 314.1A and 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2233.Purpose and Summary    This rule making reflects the changes needed in Chapter 180 due to 2018 legislation concerning the early release of retained funds. The amendments implement the changes made by 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2233, which repealed Iowa Code section 26.13 and added new Iowa Code section 573.28.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4228C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 400, “Vehicle Registration and Certificate of Title,” and Chapter 425, “Motor Vehicle and Travel Trailer Dealers, Manufacturers, Distributors and Wholesalers,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 322.13.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 321.1, 321.50, 321.63, 322.2 and 322.3; 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2325, section 1; 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2293, sections 1 and 3; and 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2262, sections 1 to 5.Purpose and Summary    This rule making amends Chapters 400 and 425 to align the rules with Iowa Code sections 321.1, 321.50, 321.63, 322.2 and 322.3 as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2325, section 1; 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2293, sections 1 and 3; and 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2262, sections 1 to 5. The specific Iowa Acts referenced amended Iowa Code sections related to notation of cancellation of a security interest on a motor vehicle title, the location of motor vehicle dealer books and records, and the ability of a final-stage motor vehicle manufacturer to sell a completed multi-stage manufactured vehicle to a retail buyer. The following paragraphs describe the amendments in more detail.    Final-stage manufacturers: The amendments conform the rules to 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2262, sections 1 to 5, which changes the definition of “manufacturer” to include a final-stage motor vehicle manufacturer, and defines “final-stage manufacturer” to mean a person who performs such manufacturing operations on an incomplete motor vehicle that it becomes a completed motor vehicle. Prior to the legislation, a final-stage manufacturer was prohibited from holding a motor vehicle dealer’s license and thus could not sell a multi-stage manufactured vehicle directly to a retail buyer. The legislation allows a final-stage manufacturer holding either a new or used motor vehicle dealer license to assign an incomplete motor vehicle manufacturer’s certificate of origin to a retail buyer for purposes of issuance of a certificate of title by a county treasurer as a new motor vehicle, which may have the same make as the incomplete motor vehicle. The rules implement the legislation by addressing the eligibility and application requirements for a final-stage manufacturer motor vehicle dealer license. Specifically, the applicant for a final-stage manufacturer’s motor vehicle dealer license must meet the definition of a final-stage manufacturer in the Iowa Code, must meet the final-stage manufacturer certification responsibilities under federal regulation in 49 CFR Section 567.5, and must already be licensed as a manufacturer under Iowa Code chapter 322 and 761—Chapter 425. The applicant must also follow the same standards and meet the same criteria for a motor vehicle dealer license as already established in rule 761—425.10(322).    Motor vehicle dealer books and records: The amendments add a new rule to incorporate the requirements of Iowa Code sections 321.1 and 321.63 as enacted by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2293, sections 1 and 3, for motor vehicle dealer books and records when the motor vehicle dealer has more than one licensed location. The rule specifies that a motor vehicle dealer may keep the dealer’s collective business records together at any of the dealer’s licensed locations, but the records must be stored in a manner so the records are distinguishable to each licensee and may be accurately identified in any audit proceeding.  Also, the dealer must notify the Department when the dealer intends to move business records to another licensed location, which complies with the statutory requirement to notify the Department of the records location.    Security interest cancellation title notations:  The amendments also incorporate the requirements of Iowa Code section 321.50 as enacted by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2325, section 1, allowing for the cancellation of a security interest to be submitted either on the title itself or on a separate notarized statement from the lienholder.  This provision is a favorable alternative to the previous process, which only allowed the security interest cancellation to be noted on the title and did not accommodate the common practice of banks or lienholders sending along with the unsigned title a notarized letter canceling the security interest.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4230C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 401, “Special Registration Plates,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 307.12.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 321.34.Purpose and Summary    The amendment to Chapter 401 revises the process by which a member of a fire department applies for firefighter license plates in order to allow the applicant to submit an application with the required signatures, without requiring those signatures to be original and notarized. Iowa Code section 321.34(10) allows a current or retired member of a paid or volunteer fire department to order special registration license plates which signify that the applicant is a current or retired member of a fire department. The Department established the application process for special registration plates in administrative rules, and currently, subrule 401.9(1) provides that an application for firefighter license plates must contain the original, notarized signatures of the fire chief and another fire officer certifying that the applicant is a current or retired member of the fire department.    The Department recognizes, after consultation with the Iowa Firefighters Association, that the requirement to have the signatures of the fire chief and another fire officer be original and notarized for each application can be an administrative burden, especially for very large fire departments with a large number of applicants, as well as for smaller fire departments that may not always have a notary public available. Removing the requirement that the signatures on the application be original and notarized does not in any way diminish the authenticity of the application, as the application is still being signed and certified by not only the chief of the fire department but also another fire officer. Rather, the amendment reduces the administrative burden of having a notary public available any time an application is being signed and allows applications to be submitted electronically, which will further streamline the application process.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4232C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making action is adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 511, “Special Permits for Operation and Movement of Vehicles and Loads of Excess Size and Weight,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 321E.9A.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 321E.7.Purpose and Summary    This rule making adds a new subrule to rule 761—511.13(321,321E) in order to align with Iowa Code section 321E.7, which was amended by 2016 Iowa Acts, chapter 1098, section 35. The rule making implements the statutory requirement that a vehicle operating under a permit issued pursuant to Iowa Code section 321E.8, 321E.9 or 321E.9A may have a gross weight not to exceed 46,000 pounds on a single-tandem axle of the truck tractor and a gross weight not to exceed 46,000 pounds on a single-tandem axle of the trailer or semitrailer if each axle of each tandem group has at least four tires. The legislative change brought Iowa in closer alignment with surrounding states’ permit-issuing processes.    The subrule provides that no single axle of a tandem group may exceed 24,000 pounds. This limitation is necessary to prevent a tandem axle from having a lopsided weight configuration (30,000 pounds + 16,000 pounds, for example) as a lopsided weight configuration would unduly damage road and bridge infrastructure. The limit of 24,000 pounds aligns with the maximum weight the Department allows for axles currently (except for construction equipment with special tires) and is consistent with the weight limits of other Midwest states.    The subrule also provides that a permitted tandem axle cannot be part of a larger group of axles whose centers are greater than 96 inches apart, which is the maximum length between the centers of consecutive axles in a tandem axle as defined in Iowa Code section 321.1(80). This provision is necessary as the above-referenced legislative change was implemented to allow stand-alone tandem axles, which are typically the back two axles of a truck or trailer, to be permitted at the higher weight. The amendment is not intended to allow a person to select two axles from within a larger group of axles and designate them as the tandem axles. For example, selecting two axles out of a group of three and calling them “tandem” could exceed the weight limits for the larger axle group. This example is further illustrated by considering the fact that a triple-axle maximum weight is 60,000 pounds, while a single-axle maximum weight is 20,000 pounds. Therefore, if a person were able to designate two axles out of the triple axle as a tandem axle, then the person could end up with the designated tandem axle at 46,000 pounds and the single axle at 20,000 pounds. This designation would result in a total weight equal to 66,000 pounds, which exceeds the maximum weight for a triple axle. The amendment, therefore, prevents improper interpretation of the 2016 legislative change that would result in excessive axle weights and unduly damage road and bridge infrastructure and aligns with the Department’s current permitting process. The amendment will provide clarity for both motor vehicle enforcement officers as well as motor carriers. Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4231C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11. 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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making action is adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 524, “For-Hire Intrastate Motor Carrier Authority,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 307.12 and 325A.10.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 325A as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2271.Purpose and Summary    This rule making amends Chapter 524 to align the rules with Iowa Code chapter 325A as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2271. The legislation requires taxicab companies to apply to the Department for a taxicab motor carrier passenger certificate and to meet certification requirements.    The amendments add a reference to Iowa Code chapter 325A, which governs motor carrier authority. Iowa Code chapter 325A was significantly amended during the 2018 Legislative Session to incorporate new requirements related to regulation of taxicab service companies in Iowa. Prior to enactment of the legislation, a taxicab company could only be regulated by the local authority the company operated within. However, when regulation of transportation network companies was established by 2016 Iowa Acts, chapter 1101 (House File 2414), many local authorities opted out of regulating taxicab companies. This decision left a void in oversight as the Department did not have the authority to regulate taxicab companies until 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2271, became effective July 1, 2018. Now, taxicab companies are required to apply to the Department for a motor carrier passenger certificate and to meet all applicable certification requirements.    Specifically, the amendments provide for an electronic application process for persons applying for a motor carrier permit or certificate and require the application to contain the U.S. DOT number only if a U.S. DOT number is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA requires a U.S. DOT number for motor carriers but does not provide one for passenger vehicles designed to transport eight passengers or fewer, including the driver. This provision means that certain taxicab companies do not qualify for a U.S. DOT number under federal law, so the Department is conforming application requirements accordingly.    The amendments allow a motor carrier certificate to be issued either in a physical or electronic format prescribed by the Department and mirror efficiencies the Department is seeking in other motor vehicle division processes by allowing more transactions and issuances to be completed electronically. The amendments also require the motor carrier certificate number to be included with the request for a duplicate permit or certificate to allow for more accurate record keeping and processing efficiency.    Finally, the amendments require a motor carrier operating intrastate only to display the U.S. DOT number if the motor carrier was issued a U.S. DOT number by FMCSA. As noted above, FMCSA requires a U.S. DOT number for a motor carrier but does not provide one for passenger vehicles designed to transport eight passengers or fewer, including the driver. This provision means that certain taxicab companies do not qualify for a U.S. DOT number under federal law, so the Department is conforming the motor carrier marking requirements accordingly.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4233C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making actions are adopted:

    The Department of Transportation hereby amends Chapter 620, “OWI and Implied Consent,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making    This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 307.12.State or Federal Law Implemented    This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 321J as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2338, sections 2 to 9.Purpose and Summary    This rule making updates Chapter 620 to align with existing legal authority and Department practice. The amendment conforms rule 761—620.3(321J) with 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2338, which significantly altered the requirements for obtaining a temporary restricted license (TRL) and installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) for operating while intoxicated (OWI) revocations.    Specifically, the legislation extended the requirement to install an IID as a condition of a TRL to a subset of OWI offenders who had not previously been required to install an IID as a condition of a TRL, for example, applicants whose test results demonstrated a blood-alcohol content of .08 to .10. The legislation also removed the periods of ineligibility for most OWI offenses so that an applicant no longer must wait a specified period of time after committing an OWI offense before the applicant may apply for a TRL. Finally, the legislation removed the driving location restrictions for an applicant obtaining a TRL authorized under Iowa Code chapter 321J.    The amendment also reflects a new TRL application form number and conforms the rule to requirements in Iowa Code chapter 321J requiring an IID to be installed in all vehicles owned or operated by the applicant as a condition of the TRL.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making    Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 16, 2019, as ARC 4229C.     The Department received written comments from a law firm. The comments concerned the 2018 legislative requirement that a person applying for a temporary restricted license under Iowa Code chapter 321J must install an IID in all vehicles owned or operated. The law firm stated that its clients who did not commit an OWI but who happen to co-own a vehicle with an OWI offender are experiencing the consequences of an OWI offender’s actions by having to drive a vehicle with an IID installed due to the requirement that an IID be installed in all vehicles owned or operated by the offender. The rule amendments comply with Iowa Code chapter 321J and 2018 legislation, and any changes to the administrative rules to address “vehicles owned or operated” must be preceded by a change in statutory requirements.    No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making    This rule making was adopted by the Department on February 20, 2019.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 person’s circumstances meet the statutory criteria for a waiver may petition the Department for a waiver under 761—Chapter 11.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).Effective Date    This rule making will become effective on April 17, 2019.    The following rule-making action is adopted: