Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 249A.4, the Department of Human Services hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 77, “Conditions of Participation for Providers of Medical and Remedial Care,” Chapter 78, “Amount, Duration and Scope of Medical and Remedial Services,” and Chapter 79, “Other Policies Relating to Providers of Medical and Remedial Care,” Iowa Administrative Code.    These proposed amendments reflect the new accreditation standards in rule 441—24.21(225C) for crisis response services. Iowa Medicaid currently covers crisis response services; however, these amendments will clarify services covered and provide standards for operation for Medicaid crisis response service providers.    These amendments also establish the process by which the Department of Human Services’ Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) will enroll and reimburse qualified subacute mental health facility providers.    Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments on or before November 28, 2017. Comments should be directed to Harry Rossander, Bureau of Policy Coordination, Department of Human Services, Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-4980 or by e-mail to policyanalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.    These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 249A.4.    The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 237A.12, the Department of Human Services hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 109, “Child Care Centers,” Iowa Administrative Code.     This proposed amendment revises the definition of “child care” found in rule 441—109.1(237A) to provide allowable exemptions in accordance with 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 534. House File 534 modifies Iowa Code chapter 237A to allow programs serving children who are at least three years of age and eligible for special education under Iowa Code chapter 256B to be exempt from child care facility licensing requirements.     Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendment on or before November 28, 2017. Comments should be directed to Harry Rossander, Bureau of Policy Coordination, Department of Human Services, Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-4980 or by e-mail to policyanalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.     This amendment does not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).     After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.     This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237A.1(3) as amended by 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 534.     The following amendment is proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 237A.12, the Department of Human Services hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 109, “Child Care Centers,” Chapter 110, “Child Development Homes,” and Chapter 120, “Child Care Homes,” Iowa Administrative Code.     These proposed amendments provide parameters on weapons being present in a child care setting. Currently, there are no administrative rules regarding weapons in child development homes or licensed child care centers. It is recognized that some people choose to have weapons in their homes and also may utilize permits to carry weapons. As a result, it is important that the Department ensure that children in care are safe from any weapons.     Foster care homes that are licensed through the Department already have rules in place regarding weapons.     “Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards” indicates that child care centers should have a written policy prohibiting firearms, ammunition, and ammunition supplies. While taking best practice into consideration for rule amendments, it is also recognized that some people approve of professionals in child care and educators having access to weapons in the event of an emergency. Additionally, many people have strong opinions about individual rights to keep and bear arms. While having weapons in any child care setting is highly discouraged, the Department is proposing allowance of weapons and firearms only under specific conditions to ensure the safety of children in care.     Child care homes should have a written policy that if firearms and other weapons are present, the firearms and weapons should have child protective devices, be unloaded or disarmed, be kept under lock and key, and be inaccessible to children. Additionally, ammunition and ammunition supplies should be placed in locked storage, separate from firearms, and inaccessible to children. Parents/guardians should also be notified that firearms and other weapons are on the premises.     Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments on or before November 28, 2017. Comments should be directed to Harry Rossander, Bureau of Policy Coordination, Department of Human Services, Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-4980 or by e-mail to policyanalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.     These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).     After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.     These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 237A.12.     The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 237A.12, the Department of Human Services hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 109, “Child Care Centers,” Chapter 110, “Child Development Homes,” and Chapter 120, “Child Care Homes,” Iowa Administrative Code.    The Department is required by federal legislation, CFR 45, Part 98, to implement professional development requirements for child care homes that are not registered but have a child care assistance provider agreement. Further, the Department is permitted to make exemptions for relatives that meet the federal definition of “relative.” These proposed amendments provide consistency for requirements for professional development training entities and topics. These proposed amendments also make enhancements to sleep practices to ensure that children who are sleeping in child care facilities are using items designed for sleeping which meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) requirements.     Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments on or before November 28, 2017. Comments should be directed to Harry Rossander, Bureau of Policy Coordination, Department of Human Services, Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-4980 or by e-mail to policyanalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.    These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 237A.12.    The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 147.76, the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 201, “Practice of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants,” and Chapter 208, “Practice of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants,” Iowa Administrative Code.     The proposed amendments add requirements for telehealth.     Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments no later than November 28, 2017, addressed to Judy Manning, Professional Licensure Division, Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075; e-mail judith.manning@idph.iowa.gov.     A public hearing will be held on November 28, 2017, from 8 to 8:30 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, at which time persons may present their views either orally or in writing. At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments.     After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.     A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Division of Professional Licensure are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.     These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 147, 148A, and 272C.     The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 154C.4, the Board of Social Work hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 280, “Licensure of Social Workers,” Chapter 281, “Continuing Education for Social Workers,” Chapter 282, “Practice of Social Workers,” and Chapter 283, “Discipline for Social Workers,” Iowa Administrative Code.    Item 1 removes the definition of “private practice” as that term is not used in Chapter 280. Item 2 updates information on how to apply for a license. Item 3 updates contact information for agencies that provide equivalency evaluations of educational credentials. Item 4 reorganizes the supervision requirements. As part of the reorganization, the requirement for face-to-face meetings before starting supervision via electronic means was reduced from two meetings to one meeting. Item 5 rescinds paragraph 280.9(2)“f,” which requires licensees to reactivate an inactive license before they can apply for a higher level license, and Item 6 reletters paragraph 280.9(2)“g” as “f.” Items 7 and 8 remove outdated language. Item 9 replaces a reference to a specific diagnosis manual that is outdated with a reference to the current edition. Item 10 allows supervisors of social work practicum students to receive continuing education credit. Item 11 updates language on informed consent. Item 12 adds new language requiring that policies be adopted regarding electronic communication. Item 13 clarifies that the Board considers an emotional or employment relationship with a client to be a dual relationship. Item 14 adds new language requiring social workers to take reasonable steps to identify a client and assess the client’s suitability when social work services are being provided via electronic means. Item 15 reorganizes existing language regarding grounds for discipline.    Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments no later than November 28, 2017, addressed to Tony Alden, Professional Licensure Division, Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075; e-mail tony.alden@idph.iowa.gov.    A public hearing will be held on November 28, 2017, from 8:30 to 9 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, at which time persons may present their views either orally or in writing. At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments.     After analysis and review of this rule making, no adverse impact on jobs exists.     A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Division of Professional Licensure are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 154C.4.    The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code sections 99D.7 and 99F.4, the Racing and Gaming Commission hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 3, “Fair Information Practices,” Chapter 5, “Track, Gambling Structure, and Excursion Gambling Boat Licensees’ Responsibilities,” Chapter 6, “Occupational and Vendor Licensing,” Chapter 8, “Wagering, Simulcasting and Advance Deposit Wagering,” Chapter 10, “Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing,” Chapter 11, “Gambling Games,” and Chapter 12, “Accounting and Cash Control,” Iowa Administrative Code.     Item 1 adds records that are to be considered confidential and makes a corrective change in subparagraph 3.13(2)“f”(3).    Item 2 clarifies that advanced deposit wagering licensees need to follow the same rule as other licensees.     Item 3 clarifies that all remodeling associated with the licensed facility needs to be submitted for approval.     Item 4 adds a provision for exceptions to be approved.     Item 5 clarifies that a list of the person(s) hired should be filed before the person(s) begins working.     Item 6 lowers minimum payoff for win, place and show wagers.     Item 7 removes allowance for coupled entries.     Item 8 clarifies requirements for jockey clothing.     Item 9 clarifies disqualifications.     Item 10 changes the amount of time allowed to declare overweight limit for jockeys.     Item 11 removes allowance for coupling.     Item 12 clarifies that a riding suspension relates to a careless riding infraction and that each trial race ridden by a jockey is counted as one race for the purpose of applying suspension days.     Item 13 allows a trainer to enter a horse to race without papers on file if certain other conditions are met.     Item 14 removes allowance for coupled entries.     Item 15 clarifies eligibility for in-foal fillies.     Item 16 clarifies that prescriptions for race horses shall only be written and dispensed by licensed veterinarians.     Item 17 specifies labeling requirements for prescription medications.     Item 18 clarifies that prescription medications must be prescribed in compliance with certain requirements.     Items 19 and 20 declare that practicing veterinarians shall not have contact with an entered horse to race within 24 hours of the race except in the case of emergency.     Item 21 specifies which software must be tested and secured for table games.     Item 22 imposes a minimum payout in instances where an operator sets an aggregate payback limit.     Item 23 allows for the game Big Six.     Item 24 removes the requirement for each facility to provide certain names with regard to alarm system access.     Any person may make written suggestions or comments on the proposed amendments on or before November 28, 2017. Written material should be directed to the Racing and Gaming Commission, 1300 Des Moines Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa 50309; or irgc@iowa.gov. Persons who wish to convey their views orally should contact the Commission office at (515)281-7352.     A public hearing will be held on November 28, 2017, at 9 a.m. in the office of the Racing and Gaming Commission, 1300 Des Moines Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa. Persons may present their views at the public hearing either orally or in writing.     After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.     These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 99D and 99F as amended by 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 462.     The following amendments are proposed.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 249A.4 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, section 108, the Department of Human Services hereby amends Chapter 52, “Payment,” and Chapter 54, “Facility Participation,” Iowa Administrative Code.    These amendments remove the requirement for an annual cost report for privately operated residential care facilities (RCFs) and change the cost reimbursement methodology to be based on the maximum per diem rate pursuant to subrule 52.1(3).    Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3259C on August 16, 2017. The Department received no comments during the public comment period. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice of Intended Action.    The Council on Human Services adopted these amendments on October 11, 2017.    Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.5(2)“b”(1)(b), the Department finds that the normal effective date of these amendments, 35 days after publication, should be waived and the amendments made effective October 11, 2017. These amendments confer a benefit on the public. All privately operated residential care facilities will be reimbursed at the maximum amount allowable.    These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 249A.4 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, section 108.    These amendments became effective October 11, 2017.    The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 455B.133, the Environmental Protection Commission (Commission) hereby amends Chapter 22, “Controlling Pollution,” Iowa Administrative Code.    The purpose of the rule making is to formalize permitting process improvements identified during “LEAN” events that included the Department of Natural Resources (Department), the Office of Lean Enterprise in the Department of Management, and stakeholders from 3M Company, Grain Processing Corporation, Monsanto Company, Pella Corporation, and Stanley Consultants, Inc. LEAN is a collection of principles, methods, and tools that improve the speed and efficiency of any process by eliminating waste.    Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 18, 2017, as ARC 2895C, and a public hearing was held on February 20, 2017, in Windsor Heights, Iowa. The Department received no comments at the public hearing. The Department received one written comment prior to the February 20, 2017, deadline for public comments.     In response to the public comment received, the Commission approved publication of an Amended Notice of Intended Action to accept additional comments and to hold another public hearing. The Amended Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 16, 2017, as ARC 3251C, and a second public hearing was held on September 5, 2017, in Windsor Heights, Iowa. The Department received no comments at the second public hearing and received no additional written comments prior to the September 5, 2017, deadline for public comments.    In response to the public comment, the Commission revised Item 1 and Item 2 from the amendments published under Notice of Intended Action. The changes from the Notice are explained below. The Commission did not make any other changes from the amendments published under Notice of Intended Action. The Department’s public participation responsiveness summary is available from the Department upon request.    Item 1 amends the requirements for submitting construction permit applications to clarify the types of mailing services that may be used to submit applications and to clarify that applications are not required to be submitted by certified mail. Item 1 also reduces the regulatory burden for construction permit applicants for projects that will not emit greenhouse gases (GHG) by eliminating the requirement to submit the current three-page GHG form. Applicants will instead be able to indicate in the project description that the application includes no GHG emissions.    In response to public comment, the Commission has revised Item 1 from what was proposed in the Notice of Intended Action. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a comment stating that the portion of the amendment allowing submittal of a construction permit application by e-mail would not be approved into Iowa’s State Implementation Plan (SIP). The EPA stated that it would not approve this rule change into the SIP because Iowa has not submitted the electronic submittal method as part of a formal application for compliance with the federal Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR).     Subsequently, the Department submitted a formal request to the EPA for an Applicability Determination on whether the e-mail submittal method, if submitted as part of a formal CROMERR application, would be CROMERR-compliant. The EPA responded to the Department in a letter dated May 25, 2017, indicating that such an application submittal method would not be considered CROMERR-compliant. As a result of the EPA’s comment and subsequent determination, and with no comments to the contrary, the Commission is not including the provisions for e-mail application submittal in the adopted amendments.     Item 2 amends the requirements for submitting Title V permit applications to clarify the types of mailing services that may be used to submit applications and to clarify that applications are not required to be submitted by certified mail. The Commission has also revised the requirements so that only one copy of the Title V permit application (rather than two) needs to be submitted to the Department.     In response to the same public comment as noted for Item 1, the Commission has revised Item 2 from what was proposed in the Notice of Intended Action. As a result of the EPA’s comment and subsequent determination described above, and with no comments to the contrary, the Commission is not including the provisions for e-mail application submittal in the adopted amendments.    Jobs Impact Statement    After analysis and review, the Commission has determined that the amendments will have a positive fiscal impact for the regulated community, which may also result in a positive jobs impact. For instance, facilities that had previously chosen to submit hard-copy applications by certified mail are likely to realize cost savings by using another, less expensive submittal method. A cost and time savings will also occur with submitting only one copy of the Title V permit application to the Department. Further, the requirement to submit GHG forms is eliminated in many instances. These savings could be put back into the company which could positively impact jobs. A copy of the jobs impact statement is available upon request.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 455B.133.     These amendments will become effective on December 13, 2017.     The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 234.6, the Department of Human Services hereby amends Chapter 152, “Foster Care Contracting,” Chapter 156, “Payments for Foster Care,” and Chapter 202, “Foster Care Placement and Services,” Iowa Administrative Code.     These amendments align program and payment changes under the competitive child welfare services procurement for supervised apartment living (SAL) based on Request for Proposal ACFS 18-016, Child Welfare Crisis Intervention, Stabilization, and Reunification (CISR) Services, Supervised Apartment Living (SAL), with new contracts anticipated to begin October 1, 2017. Alignment will address payment, service determinations, and eligibility.     Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3260C on August 16, 2017. The Department received no comments from the public during the public comment period. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice of Intended Action.     The Council on Human Services adopted these amendments on October 11, 2017.     These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department’s general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).     After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.     These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 234.6.     These amendments will become effective January 1, 2018.     The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code sections 455A.5(6)“a,” 481A.38, 481A.39, 481A.67, 481A.76, 483A.6A, and 483A.39, the Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby amends Chapter 44, “Special Events and Fireworks Displays,” and Chapter 81, “Fishing Regulations,” Iowa Administrative Code.     These amendments increase paddlefish angler opportunities and establish better conservation-minded practices during catfish and bass fishing tournaments. Specifically, the amendments make the following changes to Chapter 81: add 39 days to the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers paddlefish fishing season; allow the purchase of up to two Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers paddlefish fishing licenses instead of only one; authorize the snagging of the fish species listed in subrule 81.2(11) in areas previously limited to snagging of only paddlefish with a valid paddlefish fishing license and unfilled tag; and permit the culling of catfish at Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-permitted catch and release, boat-based catfish fishing tournaments. The amendments to Chapter 44 establish a daily catch limit of five catfish per tournament boat team at DNR-permitted catch and release, boat-based catfish fishing tournaments and a five-fish daily possession limit with no length limit for DNR-permitted catch and release bass fishing tournaments.     Almost 75 percent of the available Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers paddlefish fishing licenses (743 out of 1,000) were purchased in 2015’s inaugural paddlefish season. In 2016, however, only 406 licenses were purchased. In an effort to increase interest, the Commission has made the following changes: firstly, 39 days are being added to the paddlefish season in the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers by opening the season earlier (on February 4 instead of March 1) and pushing the closing date later (from April 15 to April 30).     Secondly, the amendments authorize anglers to purchase more than one Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers paddlefish license (the current rule limits an angler to only one). The Commission has created two separate buying windows (December 15 to December 31 and January 1 to January 7) so that all interested anglers may have an opportunity to buy one paddlefish license before others buy their second. This is necessary because there are only 950 resident and 50 nonresident paddlefish licenses available and they are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. (Note: The 1,000 license quota was based on the number of paddlefish that could be harvested without causing a population decline. Increasing the season’s length will not cause the harvest to exceed the established quota.)     Thirdly, the Commission is authorizing snagging of the fish species listed in subrule 81.2(11) with a valid paddlefish license and unfulfilled tag in areas previously limited to just paddlefish snagging. Snagging is the practice of jerking any type of hook or lure, whether baited or not, through the water with the intention of foul hooking fish (“[a] fish is foul hooked when caught by a hook in an area other than in the fish’s mouth” pursuant to subrule 81.2(11)). Snagging is a valid method of take for paddlefish, so it is a logical extension to include these other species under the license. Once an angler has caught and tagged a paddlefish, however, no further snagging is permissible.     The amendments also authorize the culling of catfish at catch and release, boat-based catfish fishing tournaments. Culling—that is, to sort, cull, high-grade, or replace a fish already in one’s possession for another fish deemed superior—is currently not permitted for catfish fishing tournaments. Thus, anglers are keeping catfish in holding devices (either live tanks, stringers, or baskets) up to the legal daily catch limit (8 in lakes, 15 in streams) while participating in these tournaments, but this practice poses a genuine threat to fish health. When so many catfish are temporarily held in these devices, they are ultimately more susceptible to mortality after release due to the physical stress from crowding and oxygen depletion. Therefore, allowing anglers to cull during these tournaments is better for fish health and will prevent overcrowding of fish in holding devices.     Additionally, the Commission is amending Chapter 44, “Special Events and Fireworks Displays,” at the request of tournament organizers, by lowering the daily catch limit for catch and release boat-based, catfish fishing tournaments. Lower daily catch limits, in combination with the ability to cull, will address the detrimental overcrowding issue. Tournament organizers have been self-imposing restrictive daily catch limits ranging between three and six fish to sustain fish health. The parties were able to come to a consensus on a new daily catch limit of five per boat regardless of the number of tournament participants on the vessel.     Finally, the amendments provide new required permit conditions for catch and release bass fishing tournaments, including requirements related to fish health and possession and length limits. These permit requirements implement 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 257, signed by Governor Branstad on April 12, 2017. Tournament participants will now be allowed to possess five black bass of any species (i.e., Largemouth, Smallmouth, or Spotted) and to possess bass of any length. Currently, the daily bag limit is three bass of any one species, with a cumulative, mixed species bag limit of five, and various length limits apply depending on the water body. The existing possession and length limits remain in effect for all anglers not participating in a DNR-permitted catch and release bass fishing tournament.     To facilitate the above amendments to the fishing tournament rules, new definitions of “catfish fishing tournament” and “bass fishing tournament” have been adopted and the definition of “fishing tournament” has been amended.     Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 30, 2017, as ARC 3279C. A public hearing was held on September 19, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. No comments were received from the public during the comment period. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice, except for the addition of the phrase “the participants are” in subrule 81.2(13) for clarity.    After analysis and review of this rule making, the Commission anticipates a neutral-to-positive impact on private sector jobs from the amendments. All amendments have the support of recreational anglers and catfish and bass tournament organizers, none of whom receive income directly from their involvement or efforts. That said, the amendments are intended to increase recreational angling opportunity, which could translate to a slight increase in revenue for local tackle shops, convenience stores, and outdoor recreational gear stores. A copy of the complete Jobs Impact Statement is available upon request.     These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 481A.38, 481A.39, 481A.67, 481A.76, and 483A.6A, and 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 257.     These amendments shall become effective on December 13, 2017.     The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 147.76, the Board of Barbering hereby amends Chapter 22, “Sanitation,” Iowa Administrative Code.    These amendments reduce regulation and update the current standards of infection control. A Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3021C on April 12, 2017. At the time the proposed amendments were presented to the Administrative Rules Review Committee, there were inquiries about the use of disinfectants and the requirements of a dispensary.    Barbicide is a brand-name disinfectant that satisfies the definition of “disinfectant.” The amended rules give discretion to the practitioner whether to keep jars of disinfectant at each work station or centrally located.    The definition of “dispensary” is based on the requirement that any storage or mixing not take place at the same location where the services are being provided and is not to be construed as a separate room.    These amendments are identical to those published under Notice of Intended Action.    A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Division of Professional Licensure are subject to the waiver provisions of 645—Chapter 18.    These amendments were adopted by the Board on October 9, 2017.    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 147 and 158.    These amendments will become effective on December 13, 2017.    The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 147.76, the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy hereby amends Chapter 200, “Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants,” and Chapter 206, “Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants,” Iowa Administrative Code.    These amendments update the Board’s Web site address, add the Web site address to apply online, revise the requirements for an incomplete application, revise the requirements for foreign-trained applicants, change one of the requirements for endorsement applicants, remove the requirement for a notarized copy of a diploma for occupational therapy licensure, and remove the option to practice as an occupational therapy applicant prior to licensure.    Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 2, 2017, as ARC 3221C. A public hearing was held on August 22, 2017, from 8 to 8:30 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No public comments were received on the proposed amendments. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice.    These amendments were adopted by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy on October 9, 2017.    After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 147, 148A, 148B, and 272C.    These amendments will become effective on December 13, 2017.    The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code sections 99D.7 and 99F.4, the Racing and Gaming Commission hereby amends Chapter 5, “Track, Gambling Structure, and Excursion Gambling Boat Licensees’ Responsibilities,” and Chapter 10, “Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing,” Iowa Administrative Code.    The amendment in Item 1 to subrule 5.4(12), which relates to problem gambling policies and procedures, specifically, voluntary exclusion, implements legislation passed in 2017 to amend Iowa Code sections 99D.7(23) and 99F.4(22).    The amendment in Item 2 to paragraph 10.7(1)“k,” which relates to racehorse medication requirements, implements legislation passed in 2017 to amend Iowa Code section 99D.25A.    Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3255C on August 16, 2017. A public hearing was held on September 5, 2017. No one attended the hearing, and no comments were received. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice.    After analysis and review of this rule making, no adverse impact on jobs has been found.    These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 99D and 99F and 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 442 and House File 568.    These amendments will become effective December 13, 2017.    The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 17A.3 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516, the Secretary of State hereby amends Chapter 21, “Election Forms and Instructions,” Chapter 22, “Voting Systems,” Chapter 26, “Counting Votes,” and Chapter 28, “Voter Registration File (I-Voters) Management,” Iowa Administrative Code.    These amendments are necessary because the General Assembly has enacted 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516. The Secretary of State has determined that as a result of this newly enacted law, the following amendments are necessary to keep the administrative rules in compliance with the Iowa Code. House File 516 makes significant changes to elections in the state of Iowa, creating the need to update Chapters 21, 22, 26, and 28, which are chapters that contain elections rules in the Iowa Administrative Code.    Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3282C on August 30, 2017. The Secretary received written comments from a jointly issued letter signed by several organizations. A public hearing was held on October 16, 2017, at which comments were also received. While many of the comments related to the enactment of 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516, one of the written comments prompted a change to the amendments proposed in Item 2 of the Notice of Intended Action.    As a result of the feedback from the public, the Secretary decided to exclude a portion of the proposed language in paragraph 21.3(6)“a” in Item 2. Subrule 21.3(6) in Item 2 concerns factors that a poll worker may use in determining whether the would-be voter matches the voter identification that is presented. There were concerns that the proposed language in paragraph 21.3(6)“a” risked impugning voters with disabilities. Therefore, the proposed language in paragraph 21.3(6)“a” was not adopted, and the paragraph has been revised to read as follows:    “a. Changes to the voter’s physical appearance or signature,”    Questions and comments were also submitted after the public hearing. Based on those comments, the Secretary agrees that the same goals can be reached with simpler language. To achieve further clarification, the proposed amendment to paragraph 21.4(1)“c” in Item 3 has been revised to replace the word “and” with the word “through.” The paragraph now reads as follows:     “c. Present proof of residence and identity as required by subrules 21.3(1) through 21.3(4).”    After analysis and review of this rule making, no negative impact on jobs has been found.     These amendments are intended to implement 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 516.    These amendments will become effective December 31, 2017.    The following amendments are adopted.

    Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code sections 307.12, 307A.2 and 314.1A, the Iowa Department of Transportation, on October 11, 2017, adopted amendments to Chapter 180, “Public Improvement Quotation Process for Governmental Entities,” Iowa Administrative Code.     The following explains each item in this rule making: