Proposing rule making related to meetings of and voting by the commission and providing an opportunity for public comment
The College Student Aid Commission hereby proposes to amend Chapter 1, “Organization and Operation,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 261.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 261.Purpose and Summary Amendments to subrule 1.2(3) were Adopted and Filed and published in the March 28, 2018, Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3699C. On April 9, 2018, the Administrative Rules Review Committee expressed concern regarding the language clarifying the number of meetings held annually and the definition of affirmative votes. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(7), the Committee voted to delay the effective date of ARC 3699C for 70 days, allowing Commission staff to propose amendments to address Committee concerns. At its May 8, 2018, meeting, the Administrative Rules Review Committee reviewed language proposed by Commission staff and, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(3), approved the Emergency adoption of the amendments.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 Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 283—Chapter 7.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 Commission no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to:Karen MisjakExecutive DirectorCollege Student Aid Commission430 East Grand Avenue, Third FloorDes Moines, Iowa 50309-1920Fax: 515.725.3401Email: karen.misjak@iowa.gov or administrative rules website at rules.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).Emergency Rule Making Adopted by Reference This proposed rule making is also published herein as an Adopted and Filed Emergency rule making (see ARC 3844C). The purpose of this Notice of Intended Action is to solicit public comment on that emergency rule making, whose subject matter is hereby adopted by reference.
ARC 3849CDental Board[650]Notice of Intended ActionProposing rule making related to practice of dental licensees and registrants and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Dental Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 10, “General Requirements,” and Chapter 16, “Prescribing, Administering, and Dispensing Drugs,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 147.76 and 153.33.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 147.9, 153.15, 153.16, 153.17, 153.33, 153.33A and 153.34.Purpose and Summary The purpose of the proposed amendments is to eliminate the prohibition against ownership of a dental practice by a dental hygienist, update protocols for a licensed dental hygienist to work in a public health setting, clarify the use of silver diamine fluoride, and implement clearer requirements for reporting changes of name and address. The proposed amendments remove the restriction against ownership of a dental practice by a dental hygienist. The amendments focus on the level of supervision under which a dental hygienist must work, rather than ownership of a dental practice. The proposed amendments reduce the number of years of clinical experience required for a licensed dental hygienist to work in a public health setting. Current rules allow a dental hygienist to work under public health supervision after having completed three years of clinical practice. The amendments reduce this requirement to one year, which is consistent with the requirement for registered dental assistants. The proposed amendments permit licensed dental hygienists to use silver diamine fluoride in a public health setting and set forth parameters for its use. The proposed amendments clarify the situations wherein a licensee or registrant would be required to submit a change of address to the Board. Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, there is a positive impact on jobs for dental hygienists who wish to work in a public health setting because hygienists will be able to do so with fewer years of experience. Public health settings have sometimes had difficulty finding qualified candidates. The new requirements will allow more dental hygienists to qualify for work in this setting.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 650—Chapter 7. 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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 13, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Phil McCollum Dental Board 400 S.W. Eighth Street, Suite DDes Moines, Iowa 50309Email: phil.mccollum@iowa.govPublic Hearing A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: July 13, 2018 Board Office, Suite D 2 p.m. 400 S.W. Eighth Street Des Moines, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making. Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board 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:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 650—10.4(153) as follows:650—10.4(153) Unauthorized practice of a dental hygienist. A dental hygienist who assists a dentist in practicing dentistry in any capacity other than as an employee or independent contractor supervised by a licensed dentist or who directly or indirectly procures a licensed dentist to act as nominal owner, proprietor, director, or supervisor of a practice as a guise or subterfuge to enable such dental hygienist to engage in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene or who renders dentalhygiene services, except educational services, directly or indirectly on or for members of the public other than as an employee or independent contractor supervised by a licensed dentistthat have not been delegated by a licensed dentist or that are not performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist as provided by rule shall be deemed to be practicing illegally. 10.4(1) The unauthorized practice of dental hygiene means allowing a person not licensed in dentistry or dental hygiene to perform dental hygiene services authorized in Iowa Code section 153.15 and rule 650—10.3(153). 10.4(2) The unauthorized practice of dental hygiene also means the performance of services by a dental hygienist that exceeds the scope of practice granted in Iowa Code section 153.15. 10.4(3) A dental hygienist shall not provide services, except for educational services, independent from the supervision of a dentist nor shall a dental hygienist establish or maintain an office or other workplace separate or independent from the office or other workplace in which the supervision of a dentist is provided. 10.(4) 10.4(3) Students enrolled in dental hygiene programs. Students enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program are not considered to be engaged in the unlawful practice of dental hygiene provided that such practice is in connection with their regular course of instruction and meets the following: a. The practice of clinical skills on peers enrolled in the same program must be under the direct supervision of a program instructor with an active Iowa dental hygiene license, Iowa faculty permit, or Iowa dental license; b. The practice of clinical skills on members of the public must be under the general supervision of a dentist with an active Iowa dental license; c. The practice of clinical skills involving the administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide or the administration of local anesthesia must be under the direct supervision of a dentist with an active Iowa dental license. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.10, 147.57 and 153.15. ITEM 2. Amend rule 650—10.5(153) as follows:650—10.5(153) Public health supervision allowed. A dentist who meets the requirements of this rule may provide public health supervision to a dental hygienist if the dentist has an active Iowa license and the services are provided in public health settings. 10.5(1) Public health settings defined. For the purposes of this rule, public health settings are limited to schools; Head Start programs; programs affiliated with the early childhood Iowa (ECI) initiative authorized by Iowa Code chapter 256I; child care centers (excluding home-based child care centers); federally qualified health centers; public health dental vans; free clinics; nonprofit community health centers; nursing facilities; and federal, state, or local public health programs. 10.5(2) Public health supervision defined. “Public health supervision” means all of the following: a. The dentist authorizes and delegates the services provided by a dental hygienist to a patient in a public health setting, with the exception that hygiene services may be rendered without the patient’s first being examined by a licensed dentist; b. The dentist is not required to provide future dental treatment to patients served under public health supervision; c. The dentist and the dental hygienist have entered into a written supervision agreement that details the responsibilities of each licensee, as specified in subrule 10.5(3); and d. The dental hygienist has an active Iowa license with a minimum of three yearsone year of clinical practice experience. 10.5(3) Licensee responsibilities. When working together in a public health supervision relationship, a dentist and dental hygienist shall enter into a written agreement that specifies the following responsibilities. a. The dentist providing public health supervision must: (1) Be available to provide communication and consultation with the dental hygienist; (2) Have age- and procedure-specific standing orders for the performance of dental hygiene services. Those standing orders must include consideration for medically compromised patients and medical conditions for which a dental evaluation must occur prior to the provision of dental hygiene services; (3) Specify a period of time in which an examination by a dentist must occur prior to providing further hygiene services. However, this examination requirement does not apply to educational services, assessments, screenings, and fluoride if specified in the supervision agreement; and (4) Specify the location or locations where the hygiene services will be provided under public health supervision.; and (5) Complete board-approved training on silver diamine fluoride if the supervision agreement permits the use of silver diamine fluoride. The supervision agreement must specify guidelines for use of silver diamine fluoride and must follow board-approved protocols. b. A dental hygienist providing services under public health supervision may provide assessments; screenings; data collection; and educational, therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic services as defined in rule 650—10.3(153), except for the administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, and must: (1) Maintain contact and communication with the dentist providing public health supervision; (2) Practice according to age- and procedure-specific standing orders as directed by the supervising dentist, unless otherwise directed by the dentist for a specific patient; (3) Provide to the patient, parent, or guardian a written plan for referral to a dentist and assessment of further dental treatment needs; (4) Have each patient sign a consent form that notifies the patient that the services that will be received do not take the place of regular dental checkups at a dental office and are meant for people who otherwise would not have access to services; and (5) Specify a procedure for creating and maintaining dental records for the patients that are treated by the dental hygienist, including where these records are to be located.; and (6) Complete board-approved training on silver diamine fluoride if the supervision agreement permits the use of silver diamine fluoride. The supervision agreement must specify guidelines for use of silver diamine fluoride and must follow board-approved protocols. c. The written agreement for public health supervision must be maintained by the dentist and the dental hygienist and must be made available to the board upon request. The dentist and dental hygienist must review the agreement at least biennially. d. A copy of the written agreement for public health supervision shall be filed with the Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems, Iowa Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. 10.5(4) Reporting requirements. Each dental hygienist who has rendered services under public health supervision must complete a summary report at the completion of a program or, in the case of an ongoing program, at least annually. The report shall be filed with the bureau of oral and health delivery systems of the Iowa department of public health on forms provided by the department and shall include information related to the number of patients seen and services provided so that the department may assess the impact of the program. The department will provide summary reports to the board on an annual basis. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 153.15. ITEM 3. Amend rule 650—10.6(147,153,272C) as follows:650—10.6(147,153,272C) Other requirements. 10.6(1) Change of address or name. Each person licensed or registered by the board must notify the board, by written correspondence or through the board’s online system, of a change of legal name or address within 60 days of such change. Proof of a legal name change, such as a notarized copy of anotarized letter, marriage certificate,or other legal document establishing the change must accompany the request for a name change. 10.6(2) Change of address. Each person licensed or registered by the board must notify the board within 60 days, through the board’s online system, of changes in email and mailing addresses. Address changes shall be submitted as follows: a. Primary mailing address.Licensees or registrants shall designate a primary mailing address. The primary mailing address may be a designated work or home address. b. Practice locations.Licensees or registrants shall report addresses for all practice locations. Practice locations include full-time and part-time practice locations. c. Email address.Each licensee or registrant shall report, when available, an email address for the purpose of electronic communications from the board. 10.(2) 10.6(3) Child and dependent adult abuse training. Licensees or registrants who regularly examine, attend, counsel or treat children or adults in Iowa must obtain mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting within six months of initial employment and subsequently every five years in accordance with 650—subrule 25.2(9). 10.(3) 10.6(4) Reporting requirements. Each licensee and registrant shall be responsible for reporting to the board, within 30 days, any of the following: a. Every adverse judgment in a professional malpractice action to which the licensee or registrant was a party. b. Every settlement of a claim against the licensee or registrant alleging malpractice. c. Any license or registration revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority of another state, territory or country within 30 days of the final action by the licensing authority. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.9, 232.69, 235B.16 and 272C.9. ITEM 4. Amend subrule 16.2(2) as follows: 16.2(2) A dental examination must be conducted and a medical history taken before a dentist initially prescribes, administers, or dispenses medication to a patient, except for patients who receive fluorideor silver diamine fluoride dispensed under protocols approved by the dental health bureauof oral and health delivery systems of the department of public health. The examination must focus on the patient’s dental problems, and the resulting diagnosis must relate to the patient’s specific complaint. The patient’s dental record must contain written evidence of the examination and medical history.ARC 3842CEconomic Development Authority[261]Notice of Intended ActionProposing rule making related to the Iowa energy center and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Economic Development Authority hereby proposes to adopt new Chapter 403, “Iowa Energy Center,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections and 15.106A and 15.120.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 15.120.Purpose and Summary 2017 Iowa Acts, Senate File 513, transferred the Iowa Energy Center from Iowa State University to the Economic Development Authority. Senate File 513, section 35, created new Iowa Code section 15.120, which established the Center within the Authority and changed the Center’s purpose and governing board. Proposed new Chapter 403 includes the Center’s purpose, definitions, and rules governing the Iowa Energy Center Board. The Iowa Energy Center Board approved the proposed new chapter of rules at its meeting held on March 8, 2018.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 199.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 Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to:Jennifer Klein Economic Development Authority 200 East Grand AvenueDes Moines, Iowa 50309 Phone: 515.725.3124 Email: jennifer.klein@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 action is proposed:
ITEM 1. Adopt the following new 261—Chapter 403: CHAPTER 403IOWA ENERGY CENTER261—403.1(15) Purpose. The Iowa energy center is established within the authority with the following purposes:- To expand workforce and career opportunities for workers in the energy sector to ensure that the state is able to attract and train professionals to meet the state’s future energy needs.
- To support technology-based development by encouraging public-private partnerships and innovative manufacturers to develop and bring to market new energy technologies.
- To support rural and underserved areas and vulnerable populations by creating opportunities for greater access to energy efficiency expertise, training, programs, and cyber security preparedness for small utilities.
- To support the expansion of natural gas infrastructure to rural and underserved areas of the state where the absence is a limiting factor to economic development.
- To promote and fund research, development, and commercialization of biomass technology to benefit the state economically and environmentally by further realizing the value-added attributes of biomass in the development of bioenergy, biofuels, and biochemicals.
- To encourage growth of the alternative fuel vehicle market, particularly for electric vehicles, and the infrastructure necessary to support the market.
- To support efforts to modernize the electric grid infrastructure of the state to support increased capacity and new technologies.
Proposing rule making related to hazard mitigation plan and disaster recovery plan and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management hereby proposes to amend Chapter 9, “Iowa Comprehensive Plan,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 17A.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 29C.8.Purpose and Summary This proposed rule making will formally adopt the Iowa Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan. Both plans are reviewed on a regular basis and, when needed, updated versions of the plans are adopted by the Department. Both plans are in the final steps of their review and public comment period, and the Department has targeted July 26, 2018, to formally adopt these updated plans. Additionally, in accordance with federal requirements, each plan will now be reviewed and amended as appropriate at a minimum of every five years.Fiscal Impact This rule making has a fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. During times of major disaster as declared by the President, these plans are key to allowing federal recovery and mitigation funds to flow into the state. While the timing and scale of disasters cannot be predicted, these plans provide detail on how efforts and funding in the state will be applied to provide an effective recovery for Iowa. Since 1990, these plans have enabled $2.25 billion in federal recovery and mitigation funds to flow into 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. 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 July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: John Benson Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 7900 Hickman Road, Suite 500Windsor Heights, Iowa 50265 Email: john.benson@iowa.govPublic Hearing A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: July 10, 2018Cyclones Conference Room, Suite 50011 a.m. 7900 Hickman RoadWindsor Heights, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making. Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department 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:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 605—9.3(29C) as follows:605—9.3(29C) Part B: Iowa Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Part B: Iowa Hazard Mitigation Plan is developed in accordance with Iowa Code section 29C.8, and has been adopted on September 17, 2013July 26, 2018, published, and maintained by the department. Part B details the state government goals, objectives, and strategies to mitigate a wide range of natural, technological or human-caused disasters in accordance with Section 322 of the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5165.- A copy of Part B will be placed in the state library located in the Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Part B shall be distributed to state agencies and departments that have participated in the writing of the plan or are assigned hazard mitigation functions and to all local emergency management agencies.
- The Iowa Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as the state hazard mitigation document and demonstrates the state’s commitment to reduce risks from natural, technological, and human-caused hazards and serves as a guide for the commitment of resources to reducing the effects of natural, technological, and human-caused hazards.
- The department updates the plan by amendments promulgated by rule in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A and distributes amendments to all plan holders on the department distribution list. Part B shall be reviewed and amended as appropriate at a minimum of every threefive years.
- Part B shall be available for public view at the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, 7900 Hickman Road, Suite 500, Windsor Heights, Iowa.
- A copy of Part C will be placed in the state library located in the Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Part C shall be distributed to state agencies and departments that have been assigned recovery functions and to all local emergency management agencies.
- The Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan serves as the state disaster recovery document.
- The department updates the plan by amendments promulgated by rule in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A and distributes amendments to all plan holders on the department distribution list. Part C shall be reviewed and amended as appropriate at a minimum of every threefive years.
- Part C shall be available for public view at the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, 7900 Hickman Road, Suite 500, Windsor Heights, Iowa.
Proposing rule making related to registration and continuing education and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Interior Design Examining Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 2, “Registration,” and Chapter 3, “Continuing Education,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 544C.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 544C.Purpose and Summary The rules in Chapter 2 describe the process for registration. The proposed amendments to Chapter 2 clarify the continuing education requirements for reinstatement of registration and list the fee for a formal wall certificate in the fee section. The rules in Chapter 3 describe licensees’ continuing education requirement as a condition of registration renewal. The proposed amendments to Chapter 3 rescind the definition of “self-directed activity” as the term is no longer used and modify the number of continuing education hours required. 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 193—Chapter 5.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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to:Lori SchraderBachar Interior Design Examining Board 200 East Grand Avenue, Suite 350Des Moines, Iowa 50309Email: lori.schraderbachar@iowa.govPublic Hearing A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:July 10, 2018Board Office, Suite 3509 a.m. 200 East Grand AvenueDes Moines, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making. Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board 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:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 2.2(1) as follows: 2.2(1) It is the policy of the board to mailsend to each registrant at the registrant’s last-known address a notice of the pending expiration date approximately one month prior to the date the certificate of registration is scheduled to expire. Failure to receive this notice does not relieve the registrant of the responsibility to timely renew the certificate and pay the renewal fee. ITEM 2. Amend rule 193G—2.3(544C,17A) as follows:193G—2.3(544C,17A) Reinstatement of certificates of registration. An individual may reinstate a lapsed certificate of registration to active registration by doing the following:- Paying the current renewal fee;
- Paying the reinstatement fee of $100;
- Providing a written statement outlining the professional activities that the applicant performed in Iowa during the period of nonregistration. The statement shall include a list of all projects with which the applicant had involvement and shall explain the service provided by the applicant; and
- Submitting documented evidence of completion of 5 contact hours of continuing education for each year or partial year since the registrant’s last renewal year in active status with a maximum of 20 contact hours.10 continuing education hours, which should have been reported on the June 30 renewal date on which the applicant failed to renew, and 5 continuing education hours for each year or portion of a year of expired registration up to a maximum of 20 continuing education hours. All continuing education hours must be completed in health, safety, and welfare subjects; be acquired in structured educational activities; and be in compliance with requirements in 193G—Chapter 3. The continuing education hours used for reinstatement may not be used again at the next renewal and shall not have been earned more than four years prior to the date of the application to reinstate.
Proposing rule making related to review of correctional pharmacy practice rules and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Board of Pharmacy hereby proposes to amend Chapter 15, “Correctional Pharmacy Practice,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 124.301 and 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.303, 124.306, 124.308, 126.10, 126.11, 155A.6A, 155A.6B, 155A.10, 155A.13, 155A.27, 155A.28, 155A.31 to 155A.36 and 155A.41.Purpose and Summary Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17.7(2), the Board has completed a review of this chapter of administrative rules. The proposed amendments update the required references to be maintained in a reference library in order to be consistent with recent Board action for other practice settings, remove the requirement that the policies and procedures identify the hours of operation of the pharmacy, clarify the record retention requirements for training documentation, and add the option of an electronic signature on prescription drug orders.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 657—Chapter 34. 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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Sue Mears Board of Pharmacy 400 S.W. 8th Street, Suite EDes Moines, Iowa 50309Email: sue.mears@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:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 657—15.4(155A) as follows:657—15.4(155A) Reference library. References may be printed or computer-accessed. Each correctional pharmacy shall have on site, at a minimum, one currentmaintain a reference from each of the following categories, including access to current periodic updateslibrary, which is either printed or computer-accessed and which adequately meets the needs of the services provided and patients served.Examples of references include:- A reference including all pertinent Iowa laws, rules, and regulations that impact the pharmacy’s practice.
- A patient information reference that includes or provides patient information in compliance with rule 657—6.14(155A).
- A reference on drug interactions.
- A generaldrug information reference.
- A drug equivalency reference.
- A reference on natural or herbal medicines.
- The readily accessible telephone number of a poison control center that serves the area.
- Additional references as may be necessary for the pharmacist to adequately meet the needs of the patients servedrelating to specific patient populations served.
Terminating rule making related to VA medications
The Pharmacy Board hereby terminates the rule making initiated by its Notice of Intended Action published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3510C, proposing to amend Chapter 22, “Unit Dose, Alternative Packaging, and Emergency Boxes,” Iowa Administrative Code. Legal Authority for Rule Making The above-mentioned rule making is terminated under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.Purpose and Summary The proposed rule making would have allowed pharmacies to repackage prescription drugs originally dispensed by a Veterans Administration (VA) pharmacy for a patient residing in a care facility and would have identified the minimum standard for such repackaging activities.Reason for Termination The Board received numerous comments in opposition to the proposed rule making. Comments conveyed a perceived expectation that pharmacies would be required to engage in such activities and expressed concern for the corresponding liability associated with repackaging medications dispensed by another pharmacy. The Board has decided to terminate this rule making to further evaluate the situation.Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.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).
ARC 3847CSoil Conservation and Water Quality Division[27]Notice of Intended ActionProposing rule making related to water quality initiative and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division hereby proposes to amend Chapter 16, “Water Quality Initiative,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 161A.7(3).State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 512, sections 23 and 24.Purpose and Summary The proposed amendments update rules for the Water Quality Initiative to reflect changes made in 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 512, by adding new eligible practices. The proposed amendments identify the applicable standards for urban infrastructure program projects. Additionally, the 50 percent cost-share limitation would not apply to edge-of-field practices and land use changes. Some technical updates are also made. Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, a positive impact on jobs has been found. While the majority of the impact comes from the legislation, the rules provide clarity and for ease of implementation of practices. Waivers Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 27—Chapter 8. Public Comment Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Margaret Thomson Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Wallace State Office Building502 East 9th StreetDes Moines, Iowa 50319 Email: margaret.thomson@Iowaagriculture.orgPublic 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:
ITEM 1. Rescind the definition of “Eligible cost-share applicants” in rule 27—16.2(161A). ITEM 2. Amend rule 27—16.2(161A), definitions of “Funds” and “Nutrient reduction strategy,” as follows: "Funds" include the water quality initiative fund in Iowa Code section 466B.45, include the water quality infrastructure fund in 2018 Iowa Acts, Senate File 512, sections 23 and 24, and may include other moneys appropriated to the department from the environment first fund created in Iowa Code section 8.57A for cost sharing to match federal funds or other nongovernmental funds. "Nutrient reduction strategy" means the document createdand updated by the department, the department of natural resources, and Iowa State University of Science and Technology dated May 29, 2013in order to assess and reduce nutrients in watersheds. ITEM 3. Amend rule 27—16.3(161A) as follows:27—16.3(161A,466B) Cost share. TheExcept for edge-of-field practices and land use changes, the division’s share of the practice cost shall not exceed the lesser of 50 percent of the estimated cost of establishing the practice as determined by the division or 50 percent of the actual cost of the practice. ITEM 4. Amend rule 27—16.4(161A) as follows:27—16.4(161A,466B) Eligible practices. Only practices applied to agricultural crop and pasture land whose primary function is to improveimproves water quality will be eligible for funds. These practices are identified in the nutrient reduction strategy or by the division. Practices shall meet applicable Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation standards and specifications or applicable standards and specifications set out by the department.Urban infrastructure program projects shall meet the applicable standards in the Iowa storm water management manual published by the department of natural resources. Permanent practices eligible for funding include but are not limited to wetlands, bioreactors, and buffers, structures, land use changes, terraces, waterways and managed drainage systems. Management practices eligible for funding include but are not limited to cover crops and living mulches. Application may be made to the division for cost-share funding for individual cost-share practices or for targeted watershed demonstration projects. ITEM 5. Amend 27—Chapter 16, implementation sentence, as follows: These rules are intended to implement 20132018 Iowa Acts, House File 648, section 20, and Senate File 435, sections 8 and 10 and Iowa Code sections 466B.42 and 466B.45Senate File 512.ARC 3850CUtilities Division[199]Notice of Intended ActionProposing rule making related to complaint procedures and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Utilities Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 6, “Complaint Procedures,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 474.5 and 476.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 476.2, 476.3 and 476.103.Purpose and Summary The purpose of this rule making is to update and amend the Board’s rules establishing procedures for informal and formal complaints. The Board issued an order requesting stakeholder comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 6, the Board’s rules that establish procedures for filing informal and formal complaints with the Board. The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), a division of the Iowa Department of Justice; the Joint Utility Companies (Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy Company; Interstate Power and Light Company; ITC Midwest LLC; Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities; and MidAmerican Energy Company); the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives; and the Iowa Communications Alliance filed comments addressing the proposed amendments. The Board reviewed the stakeholder comments and proposes the following amendments to the informal and formal complaint procedure rules to address some of the comments and clarify the Board’s procedures. In addition to making editorial changes for clarification, the Board has separated the procedures for an informal complaint and the formal complaint request process, has proposed timelines for taking certain actions during the informal complaint process, and has proposed that the Board may open an informal investigation before issuing an order when a request for a formal complaint proceeding is made by pleading. The Board issued an order on April 30, 2018, commencing this rule making. The order provides a full discussion of the proposed amendments and is available on the Board’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under Docket No. RMU-2016-0012.Fiscal Impact These proposed amendments update and amend existing rules that are required to be followed by persons filing, and utilities responding to, complaints. No additional actions having a fiscal impact are being proposed. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers No waiver provision is included in the proposed amendments since the Board has a general waiver provision in 199—1.3(17A,474,476) that provides procedures for requesting a waiver of the rules in this chapter. 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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Iowa Utilities Board Electronic Filing System (EFS) at efs.iowa.govPhone: 515.725.7337 Email: efshelpdesk@iub.iowa.govPublic Hearing An oral presentation at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: July 24, 2018 Board Hearing Room 1 to 2:30 p.m. 1375 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the oral presentation 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 oral presentation and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board 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:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 199—6.1(476) as follows:199—6.1(476) InquiryGeneral inquiries. Any person may seek assistance from the Iowa utilities board by appearing in person or placing a telephone call to the Consumer Services Section, Iowa Utilities Board,at the board’s office at 1375 E. Court Avenue, Room 69, Des Moines, Iowa,; by mailing an inquiry to the board’s office; by placing a telephone call to the board’s customer service center at (515)725-7321 or toll-free (877)565-4450; or by sending an inquiry by electronic mail to customer@iub.iowa.gov. Consumer services may advise the person of the application of the rules, inform the person of utility complaint procedures and advise of written complaint procedures before the board. However, the complaint procedures set forth below are available only after a written complaint is filed.Customer service staff shall obtain the information necessary to either answer the inquiry or direct the person to the appropriate staff person who can provide a response. ITEM 2. Amend rule 199—6.2(476) as follows:199—6.2(476) ComplaintInformal complaint procedures. Any person or body politic may file a written complaint requesting a determination of the reasonableness of rates, charges, schedules, service, regulations or anything done or not done by a public utility subject to service or rate regulation by the board. Assistance may be requested in the following manner.Any person may submit a written complaint to the board requesting a determination of the reasonableness of rates, charges, schedules, service, regulations, or anything done or not done by a public utility subject to service or rate regulation by the board. “Person” as used in this chapter shall include a person as defined in Iowa Code section 4.1(20). 6.2(1) Information to be filed. Any person may, by filing a written complaint, request the board to determine whether the utility’s charges, practices, facilities or services are in compliance with applicable statutes and rules established by the board, or by the utility in its tariff, and lawfully issued board orders. A written complaint may be filed by facsimile or electronic mail. If there is any question about the authenticity of the complaint, the complainant may be required to file a letter verifying the written complaint. The board may initiate a complaint on its own motion. Thewritten complaint should includethe following information: a. The name of the utilityinvolved, any utility personnel known or believed to be familiar with the facts stated in the lettercomplaint, and the location of the office of the utility where the complaint was originally made and processed. b. The name of the complainant. If the complaint is being filedmade on behalf of a person other than the complainant, an affidavit from the person injured by the practice about which the complaint is made should be included stating that the complaint has been received and is believed to be true and accurate to the best of the knowledge of the injured personupon whose behalf the complaint is being made that attests to the accuracy of the complaint should be included. A complaint filed by an organization on behalf of its members shall include an affidavit signed by an officer of the organization. c. The address, or addresses, of the premises where the service,or billing problems, or other actions occurred and, if known, the telephone number and the account numberof those premises. If the complainant resides at a different address, the complaint should also state where a response to the complaint is to be mailed. The complainant mayshall also provide a telephone numberand electronic mail address where the complainant can be reached during the day. d. The nature of the complaint, and efforts made to resolve the matter. Documents—e.g., bills orBills, correspondence,—or other relevant documentsshould be included if theythe documents will add toaid the board’s understanding of the utilityutility’s action or practice about which the complaint is made. If known, references to statutes or rules believed to govern the outcome of the complaint should be included.Also, a description of the efforts made by the complainant to resolve the complaint with the utility should be included. e. A proposal for resolving the complaint. The proposal should refer to any known statutes, board orders, or rules authorizing the remedy requestthat support the resolution proposed by the complainant. 6.2(2) Request for additional information. If theboard staff determines that additional information is needed in order to resolve the complaintprior to forwarding the complaint to the utility, the complainant will be notified that specified additional information should be filedprovided. If the requested additional information is not provided within 20 days, the complaint may be dismissed. Dismissal of the complaint on this basis does not prevent the complainant from filing in the future a complaint that includes the requested information. ITEM 3. Amend rule 199—6.3(476) as follows:199—6.3(476) Processing theinformal complaint. When the board receives awritten complaint that includesthe necessary information outlined in rule 199—6.2(476), theboard staff shall initiate the informal complaint process by opening an investigation into the complaint and assigning the informal complaint a file number. The followinginformal complaint procedures willshall be followedduring the investigation: 6.3(1) TheWithin ten days after receipt of the written complaint, or of any additional information requested, staff shall forward to the public utility and the consumer advocate the complaint letter and any supplementaladditional information filedprovided by the complainant will be forwarded to the public utility. 6.3(2) A copy of the complaint and any supplemental information will be forwarded by the staff to the consumer advocate. 6.(3) 6.3(2) The utility shall, within 20 days of the date on which the complaint is forwarded to the utility by the board, file a responserespond to the complaint with theto boardstaff and shall at the same time send a copy of its response to the complainant and the consumer advocate, within 20 days of the date the board staff forwards the complaint to the utility. Prior to the date the response is due, the utility may request an extension of time to respond to the complaint. Staff shall notify the utility, the complainant, and the consumer advocate within five days whether the request for an extension is granted and of the length of the extension, if granted. 6.3(3) The utility shall specifically address each allegation made by the complainant and reciteprovide any supporting facts, statutes, rules,board orders, or tariff provisions supporting its response. The utility shall encloseinclude copies of all related letters, records, or other documents not supplied by the complainant, and all records concerning the complainant that are not confidential or privileged. In cases involving confidential or privileged records, the response shall advise of the records’ existence. ITEM 4. Amend rule 199—6.4(476) as follows:199—6.4(476) Proposed resolutionof an informal complaint. 6.4(1) WhenAfter the utilityutility’s response is received, the staff may request from any party any additional information deemed necessary tocomplete the investigation and resolve the complaint. When satisfied that all necessary information has been gatheredreceived and the investigation is complete, the staff will respond by lettershall, within 30 days, send a letter with a proposed resolution of the complaint to the complainant,with a copy to the utility, andthe consumer advocate acknowledging resolution of the complaint or proposing an appropriate resolution of the complaint. 6.4(2) If the staff determines that the action required by the proposed resolution has not been carried out, or new facts arise, the record may be reopened by issuing notice to the parties of further investigation.In the proposed resolution, board staff shall inform the parties of their right to request formal proceedings. If no party files a request for formal proceedings within 14 days pursuant to subrule 6.5(1), the parties shall be deemed to have accepted the proposed resolution which shall be binding. Once the proposed resolution is accepted, or deemed accepted, the parties shall comply with the terms and conditions of the proposed resolution. 6.4(3) After the proposed resolution is issued, the complainant, utility, or consumer advocate may request in writing that staff reopen the investigation to consider additional information, changed circumstances, or other relevant information not provided in the initial investigation, regarding the complaint. The request to reopen the investigation shall be made within 14 days of issuance of the proposed resolution. Within five days of receiving the request, staff shall send a response to the request to reopen the investigation, either advising the parties that the investigation will be reopened and a second proposed resolution will be issued or denying the request. If the request to reopen the investigation is denied, the complainant, utility, or consumer advocate has 14 days from the issuance of the denial to request that the board open a formal complaint proceeding pursuant to subrule 6.5(1). 6.4(4) Failure by any person to comply with the proposed resolution shall be considered a new complaint, and the procedures in this chapter shall be followed to have that issue addressed by the board. ITEM 5. Amend rule 199—6.5(476) as follows:199—6.5(476) Initiating formal complaint proceedings. 6.5(1) Request for formal proceeding based upon a proposed resolution. If the consumer advocate,the complainant, or the public utility is dissatisfieddoes not agree with the proposed resolution, a request fora formal complaint proceedingsproceeding may be madein writing within 14 days of the issuance of the proposed resolution. Parties will be informed of their right to request formal proceedings. A request for civil penalties, in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 199—Chapter 8, may also be filed at this time. Failure to file a request for civil penalties at this time does not preclude a party from requesting civil penalties at a later date during formal proceedings. If no request for formal proceedings is made within 14 days after issuance of the proposed resolution or the specified date of utility action, the proposed resolution will be deemed binding on all parties. The board may initiate formal proceedings and seek civil penalties at any time on its own motion.The request for a formal proceeding shall be considered as filed on the date of the United States Postal Service postmark, the date of electronic mail, or the date of in-person delivery to the board’s customer service center. The request shall include the file number marked on the proposed resolution. The request shall explain why the proposed resolution should be modified or rejected and shall propose an alternate resolution. All parties to the informal complaint shall be provided copies of the request for a formal proceeding. Any other party to the informal complaint investigation may submit a response to the request for a formal proceeding within ten days of the date the request was submitted to the board. 6.5(2) Request for a formal complaint proceeding by pleading. The request for formal complaint proceedings shall be filed within 14 days after issuance of the proposed resolution or the specified date of utility action, whichever is later. The request shall be considered as filed on the date of the United States Postal Service postmark, the date personal service is made, or the date received and accepted in the board’s records and information center. The request shall be in writing and must be delivered by United States Postal Service, other delivery service, personal service, or through the board’s electronic filing system pursuant to 199—Chapter 14. The request shall include the file number (C-XX-XXX or C-XXXX-XXXX) marked on the proposed resolution. It shall explain why the proposed resolution should be modified or rejected and propose an alternate resolution, including any temporary relief desired. Copies of the request shall be mailed to the consumer advocate and the parties.Any person may request that a formal complaint proceeding be opened. The board may conduct an informal investigation pursuant to rule 199—6.2(476) before granting or denying the request for a formal complaint proceeding. A person filing a request for a formal complaint proceeding shall participate in the informal complaint investigation. 6.5(3) Request for formal complaint proceeding. Upon receipt of a request fora formal complaint proceedings, theproceeding, whether based upon a proposed resolution or a pleading, boardstaff shall consider whetherprepare a recommendation to the board whether to grant or deny the request for a formal complaint proceedings should be initiated and issue an orderproceeding. If the board denies formal complaint proceedings, a party may file a petition for judicial review either in the Polk County district court or in the district court for the county in which the party resides or has its principal place of business pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.19. If formal complaint proceedings are initiated, an order will be issued docketing the case as a formal complaint and granting or denying, in whole or in part, any temporary relief requested.The board will review any investigation conducted by staff and staff’s recommendation and shall issue an order either granting or denying a formal complaint proceeding. If the board grants the request for a formal complaint proceeding, the board will issue a procedural schedule or conduct a scheduling conference as required for a contested case proceeding. ITEM 6. Amend rule 199—6.7(476) as follows:199—6.7(476) Record. The written complaint and all supplemental informationobtained during the informal investigation shall be uploaded into the electronic filing system formal complaint docket and shall be made part of the record in the formal complaint proceeding.The information from the informal complaint investigation shall be redacted pursuant to requirements in 199—Chapter 7. ITEM 7. Amend 199—Chapter 6, implementation sentence, as follows: These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 476.2, 476.3, 476.103 and 546.7 and Iowa Code Supplement section 476.103.ARC 3851CUtilities Division[199]Notice of Intended ActionProposing rule making related to civil penalties and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Utilities Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 8, “Civil Penalties,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 474.5 and 476.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 476.51, 476.103, 476A.14, 478.29, 479.31 and 479B.21.Purpose and Summary The purpose of this rule making is to update and amend the Board’s rules establishing procedures for assessing civil penalties. The Board issued an order requesting stakeholder comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 8, the Board’s rules that establish procedures for assessing civil penalties. The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), a division of the Iowa Department of Justice; Interstate Power and Light Company; and the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives filed comments addressing the proposed amendments. MidAmerican Energy Company filed a letter stating it did not have any comments. The Board reviewed the stakeholder comments and proposes the following amendments to the Board’s procedures for assessing civil penalties. The amendments are designed to more closely align the procedures with the statutes that authorize the Board to assess civil penalties. Specifically, the Board proposes to reference the statutory sections that authorize the Board to assess civil penalties; clarify that the Board may assess civil penalties for willful and nonwillful violations of the statutes, Board rules, or Board orders; require filing a request for civil penalties electronically in the Board’s electronic filing system; and provide that the Board will schedule a hearing based upon the circumstances of the violation. The Board issued an order on April 30, 2018, commencing this rule making. The order provides a full discussion of the proposed amendments and is available on the Board’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under Docket No. RMU-2016-0023.Fiscal Impact These proposed amendments update and amend existing rules that are required to be followed for requests for civil penalties. No additional actions having a fiscal impact are being proposed. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers No waiver provision is included in the proposed amendments since the Board has a general waiver provision in rule 199—1.3(17A,474,476) that provides procedures for requesting a waiver of the rules in this chapter. 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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Iowa Utilities Board Electronic Filing System (EFS) at efs.iowa.govPhone: 515.725.7337 Email: efshelpdesk@iub.iowa.govPublic Hearing An oral presentation at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: July 24, 2018 Board Hearing Room 2:30 to 4 p.m. 1375 East Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the oral presentation 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 oral presentation and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board 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:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 199—8.1(476) as follows:199—8.1(476,476A,478,479,479B) Civil penalty for willful violation. The board may assess a penalty against a public utility upon finding that the utility willfully violated a provision of Iowa Code chapter 476, a board rule, or a provision of an order lawfully issued by the board.civil penalties pursuant to the following statutes:A willful violation exists where the evidence shows that the utility intentionally or knowingly violated a board rule, a provision of an order lawfully issued by the board in a proceeding involving the same utility, or a provision of Iowa Code chapter 476. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 476.20 and 476.51. 8.1(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.51 for a violation of a provision of Iowa Code chapter 476, a rule adopted by the board, or a provision of an order issued by the board. For a continuing violation, the board may specify a time for curing the violation before assessing a penalty. The time specified for curing the violation is a case-by-case determination based upon the factors of the violation. A “willful” violation means knowing and deliberate action taken with a specific intent to violate. 8.1(2) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.103 for an unauthorized change in communications service. 8.1(3) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 476A.14 for unauthorized construction, operation, or maintenance of a facility as defined in Iowa Code chapter 476A without first obtaining a certificate issued by the board or a waiver of the certificate requirement. 8.1(4) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 478.29 for a violation of electric transmission line franchise requirements. 8.1(5) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 479.31 for a violation of the permit requirements for a pipeline or underground gas storage facility. 8.1(6) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 479B.21 for a violation of the permit requirements for a hazardous liquid pipeline or any order issued in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 479B. ITEM 2. Amend rule 199—8.2(476) as follows:199—8.2(476,476A,478,479,479B) Procedure. A request for imposition of civil penalties must be made within 180 days of the date the party filing the request knew or should have known of the alleged violation. The request shall be considered as filed on the date of the United States Postal Service postmark or the date personal service is madefiled in the board’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov/efs/. The request shall be in writing and must be delivered by United States Postal Service or personal service. The 180-day limit is tolled by commencing an informal complaint proceeding in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 199—Chapter 6.If the board determines that a formal proceeding is required to consider a request for civil penalties, the board will establish a procedural schedule, which shall include notice and an opportunity for a hearing. 8.2(1) Request by nonboard party. As a part of a request for a formal proceeding in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 199—6.5(476) or as part of any other contested case proceeding, the consumer advocate or any other person may request the board to impose civil penalties against a utility for a willful violation of a provision of Iowa Code chapter 476, a board rule, or an order lawfully issued by the board in a proceeding involving the same utility.In a complaint proceeding, the request for imposition of civil penalties must appear on the face of a request for formal proceeding filed in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Administrative Code 199—Chapter 6. Upon receiving approval from the board, a party may amend its request for a formal proceeding to request the board to impose civil penalties at any time prior to the close of the submission of evidence. In any other contested case proceeding, the request must be made by written motion prior to the close of the submission of evidence. 8.2(2) Board request. On its own motion, the board may raise the issue of imposing civil penalties against a utility for a willful violation of Iowa Code chapter 476, a board rule, or a provision of an order lawfully issued by the board in a proceeding involving the same utility, as part of a contested case proceeding with adequate notice or by commencing a formal complaint proceeding in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Administrative Code 199—Chapter 6. 8.2(3) Hearing. If necessary, a hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Administrative Code 199—Chapter 6 where there is an issue of adjudicative fact. The utility may waive its right to a hearing. A separate hearing on an adjudicative fact is not required if the same issue of adjudicative fact has been fully litigated by the identical parties with adequate notice as part of a contested case proceeding. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 476.20 and 476.51. ITEM 3. Amend rule 199—8.3(476) as follows:199—8.3(476,476A,478,479,479B) Penalties assessed. The board, in its discretion, may levy penalties of not more than $100 per violation or $1000 per day of a continuing violation, whichever is greater.Each violation is a separate offense. In the case of a continuing violation, each day a violation continues is a separate and distinct offense. Any civil penalty may be compromised by the board.In determining the amount of penalty to be imposed for a willful violation, the board may consider the following factors in exercising its statutory discretion to impose civil penalties up to the maximum amount:- Gravity of the offense;
- The utility’s prior record of Code, rule, and order violations;
- The actual or potential harm or injury to an individual or the public resulting from the violation.
Proposing rule making related to utility management efficiency and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Utilities Board hereby proposes to amend Chapter 29, “Management Efficiency Standards,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 474.5 and 476.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 476.2 and 476.52.Purpose and Summary The purpose of this rule making is to update and amend the Board’s rules establishing standards for evaluation of rate-regulated utilities’ management efficiency as required in Iowa Code section 476.52. The Board issued an order requesting stakeholder comments on proposed amendments to the evaluation of management efficiency rules in Chapter 29. The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), a division of the Iowa Department of Justice; Iowa American Water Company; and MidAmerican Energy Company and Interstate Power and Light Company (Jointly) filed comments addressing the proposed amendments. The Board reviewed the stakeholder comments and reviewed the current rules and proposes the following amendments to the evaluation standards for management efficiency. These proposed amendments update the language in the chapter and apply the statutory authority provided the Board in Iowa Code section 476.52. The Board issued an order on April 24, 2018, commencing this rule making. The order provides a full discussion of the proposed amendments and is available on the Board’s electronic filing system, efs.iowa.gov, under Docket No. RMU-2016-0037.Fiscal Impact These proposed amendments update and amend existing rules that are required to be promulgated for evaluation of rate-regulated utilities management efficiency. No additional actions having a fiscal impact are being proposed. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers No waiver provision is included in the proposed amendments since the Board has a general waiver provision in rule 199—1.3(17A,474,476) that provides procedures for requesting a waiver of the rules in this chapter. 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 Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018. Comments should be directed to: Iowa Utilities BoardElectronic Filing System (EFS) at efs.iowa.govPhone: 515.725.7337 Email: efshelpdesk@iub.iowa.govPublic Hearing An oral presentation at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: July 24, 2018Board Hearing Room9 to 11 a.m.1375 East Court AvenueDes Moines, Iowa Persons who wish to make oral comments at the oral presentation 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 oral presentation and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board 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:
ITEM 1. Amend 199—Chapter 29, title, as follows:MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY STANDARDSEVALUATION ITEM 2. Amend rule 199—29.1(476) as follows:199—29.1(476) Policy and purpose. It is the policy of the board that a public utility shall be operated in an efficient manner. This chapter describes the methodology to be used for evaluatingby which the board may evaluate themanagement efficiency ofa rate-regulated utility management and the manner in which those evaluations will be usedactions that the board may take upon a finding as to the efficiency of a utility’s management. ITEM 3. Amend rule 199—29.2(476) as follows:199—29.2(476) Efficiency considered ina complaint or rate caseproceeding. In formala complaint proceeding conducted pursuant to Iowa Code section 476.3 or in a rate proceedingsproceeding conducted underpursuant to Iowa Code chapter 476section 476.6, the board may considerdetermine whether thea public utilitysubject to rate regulation is being operated in an efficient or inefficient manner. All utilities will be evaluated according to the procedure set forth inIn making such a determination, the board shall evaluate the management of the utility in the manner prescribed by rule 199—29.3(476). If the board finds the utility is poorly managed or exceptionally well managed, the board may establish a penalty or reward, respectively, as provided in rule 29.4(476).Any adjustment to a utility’s level of profit (return on equity) or revenue requirement shall be made in compliance with Iowa Code section 476.52. ITEM 4. Amend rule 199—29.3(476) as follows:199—29.3(476) Management efficiency standardsevaluation. The board may evaluate a utility’s management efficiency based upon the utility’s particular circumstances and considering a range of factors that may differ among utilities. In evaluating a utility’s management efficiency, the board may consider any of the factors listed in subrule 29.3(1) and any additional relevant factors. No single factor will be deemed conclusive evidence of efficiency or inefficiency. In performing the evaluation, the board may collect data to compare a utility to other rate-regulated utilities providing the same service within the state of Iowa. The board may consider data for time periods outside a rate case test year. 29.3(1) In general.Factors. The efficiency or inefficiency of a utility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, based upon the utility’s particular facts and circumstances. Utility management efficiency does not lend itself to an absolute measure due to the vast array of extremely important factors that may vary from area to area. These include such things as customer mix, territory of the utility, economic conditions in the areas served, weather patterns and disasters. The reality of change, and the ability of management to anticipate and respond to these changes, greatly affect any judgment of management efficiency or inefficiency, and must be considered in establishing any rewards for efficiency or penalties for inefficiency.When evaluating a utility, the board may consider any of the factors listed in this subrule and any additional relevant information. These factors will be guidelines for evaluating a utility’s efficiency or inefficiency. No single factor or group of factors will be deemed conclusive evidence of efficiency or inefficiency. In considering those factors, the board may collect data to compare a utility, except a water utility, to other utilities providing the same service in the state. The board may considerthe following factors: a. The price per unit of service (including amounts collected subject to refund) by customer class and type of service. For natural gas utilities, one “unit of service” is 1000 BTUs. b. Operation and maintenance costs per unit of service. Low operations and maintenance costs will not be deemed indicativemay not support a finding of efficiency if quality of service is substandard. This data, when required, shall be reported on a total company basis and on an Iowa jurisdictional basis if the company serves jurisdictions other than Iowa. c. Quality of service, as reflected byin objective measures of service quality, customer complaints shown in company and board records, findings made in complaint proceedings, penalties assessed, and measures of customer satisfaction. d. Officer compensationCustomer mix.(1) Gas and electric utilities. The total compensation for electric and gas utilities for each officerof the utility. The utility, when required, shall provide this information both for the utility and for the parent/holding company. (2) Telephone utilities:- The five largest total compensation packages that are expensed or capitalized to Iowa’s regulated operations by the utility or its affiliates, and
- The five largest total compensation packages for officers or employees stationed in Iowa.
Rule making related to meetings of and voting by the commission
The College Student Aid Commission hereby amends Chapter 1, “Organization and Operation,” Iowa Administrative Code. Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 261.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 261.Purpose and Summary Amendments to subrule 1.2(3) were Adopted and Filed and published in the March 28, 2018, Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 3699C. On April 9, 2018, the Administrative Rules Review Committee expressed concern regarding the language clarifying the number of meetings held annually by the Commission and the definition of affirmative votes. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(7), the Committee voted to delay the effective date of ARC 3699C for 70 days, allowing Commission staff to propose amendments to address Committee concerns. At its May 8, 2018, meeting, the Administrative Rules Review Committee reviewed language proposed by Commission staff and, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(3), approved the Emergency adoption of the amendments.Reason for Adoption of Rule Making Without Prior Notice and Opportunity for Public Participation Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4(3), the Commission finds that notice and public participation are unnecessary or impractical because Emergency adoption was approved by the Administrative Rules Review Committee. In compliance with Iowa Code section 17A.4(3)“a,” the Administrative Rules Review Committee at its May 8, 2018, meeting reviewed the Commission’s determination and this rule making and approved the Emergency adoption.Reason for Waiver of Normal Effective Date Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.5(2)“b”(1)(b), the Commission also finds that the normal effective date of this rule making, 35 days after publication, should be waived and the rule making made effective on May 18, 2018. The Adopted and Filed Emergency amendments will become effective prior to the delayed effective date of ARC 3699C, conferring a benefit by ensuring that the language in ARC 3699C is not effective prior to the adoption of the corrective language contained in this rule making.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on May 18, 2018.Concurrent Publication of Notice of Intended Action In addition to its adoption on an emergency basis, this rule making has been initiated through the normal rule-making process and is published herein under Notice of Intended Action as ARC 3843C to allow for public comment.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 Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 283—Chapter 7.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 May 18, 2018. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 1.2(3) as follows: 1.2(3) Meetings. The commission shall meet at regular intervals at least six times annually, but not more than eight times in person annually. The commission may hold additional regular meetings from time to time during the year as deemed necessary and with proper notice to the public. Additional meetings also may be called at the discretion of the chairperson. a. The chairperson of the commission presides at each meeting. Members of the public may be recognized at the discretion of the chairperson. All meetings are open to the public in accordance with the open meetings law, Iowa Code chapter 21. b. The commission shall give advance public notice of the time and place of each commission meeting. The notice will include the specific date, time, and place of the meeting. c. A quorum shall consist of two-thirds of the voting members of the commission. When a quorum is present, a position is carried by an affirmative vote of the majority of commission members eligible to vote. A commissioner who is present at a meeting of the commission at which action on any matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless the commissioner’s dissent or abstention is recorded in the minutes of the meeting or unless, before adjournment of the meeting, the commissioner files written dissent to such action with the person who is acting as the secretary of the meeting. The right to dissent shall not apply to a commissioner who voted in favor of an action. d. A specific time is set aside at each meeting for the public to address the commission. As a general guideline, a limit of five minutes will be allocated for each of these presentations. If a large group seeks to address a specific issue, the chairperson may limit the number of speakers. Members of the public who wish to address the commission during this portion of the meeting are required to notify the commission’s administrative secretary prior to the meeting. The person’s name and the subject of the person’s remarks must be provided. To accommodate maximum public participation, members of the public are encouraged to submit requests at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. [Filed Emergency 5/18/18, effective 5/18/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3853CArchitectural Examining Board[193B]Adopted and FiledRule making related to professional architectural services
The Architectural Examining Board hereby amends Chapter 5, “Exceptions,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 544A.29.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 544A.18.Purpose and Summary The rules in Chapter 5 provide definitions of structures and describe when professional architectural services are needed. These amendments provide greater clarity both to building officials and members of the public as to when the services of an architect are required.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 28, 2018, as ARC 3661C. A public hearing was held on March 20, 2018, at 9 a.m. at the Board office, Suite 350, 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. The Board received four comments: two were questions about the exceptions matrix, one suggested a change in wording, and one was a statement of support. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 17, 2018.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 193—Chapter 5. 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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 193B—5.1(544A) as follows:193B—5.1(544A) Definitions. The following definitions apply as used in Iowa Code chapter 544A, and this chapter of the architectural examining board rules, unless the context otherwise requires. "Accessory buildings" means one or more buildings separate from, but accessory to, a main building, including, but not limited to, a garage or storage building serving a main building.a building or structure of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy or use. “Accessory buildings” shall be constructed, equipped and maintained to conform to the requirements corresponding to the fire and life hazard incidental to the buildings’ occupancy. “Accessory buildings” is intended to encompass the uses listed in Group U of the 2015 International Building Code®. "Agricultural building" means a structure designed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other agricultural products. For the purpose of this definition, this structure shall not contain habitable space or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed or treated or packaged; nor shall it be a place used by the public. "Alter" "alteration" means any change, addition or modification to an existing building in its construction or occupancy. "Basement" means any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor shall be classified as a basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. "Church" means a building or portion thereof intended for the performance of religious services. "Commercial" "commercial use" means any of the following:- The use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for office, professional, or service-type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.
- The use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the display and sale of merchandise, and involves stocks of goods, including wares or merchandise incidental to such purposes and accessible to the public.
- Not exceed limitations on size and use established by Iowa Code section 544A.18, or
- The seal applied by a professional engineer or architect shall apply to the entire assembly, not a specific element of the assembly.
Rule making related to membership of commission and removal of a tuition grant program
The College Student Aid Commission hereby amends Chapter 1, “Organization and Operation,” and rescinds Chapter 17, “Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 261.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 261 as amended by 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 642.Purpose and Summary These amendments reflect changes to the Iowa Code enacted in 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 642. House File 642, section 11, restructured the membership of the Commission, and section 43 repealed the Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant Program.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 28, 2018, as ARC 3711C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on May 18, 2018.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 Commission 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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 1.2(2) as follows: 1.2(2) The commission. The commission consists of 1415 members and functions under the leadership of a chairperson elected by the membership. EightNine members are appointed by the governor to serve four-year terms. ThreeFour of the governor’s appointees represent the general public, one represents Iowa lending institutionsparents of Iowa postsecondary students, one represents practitioners licensed under Iowa Code chapter 272, one represents Iowa independent colleges and universities, one represents Iowa community colleges,and one represents Iowa postsecondary students, and one shall be an individual who is repaying or has repaid a student loan guaranteed by the commission. One member is appointed by the board of regents. The president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives each appoint one ex officio, nonvoting commission member. The director of the department of education serves as a continuous member of the commission and may appoint a designee to represent the department of education. ITEM 2. Rescind and reserve 283—Chapter 17. [Filed 5/30/18, effective 7/25/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3855CHuman Services Department[441]Adopted and FiledRule making related to documentation of mental health services
The Human Services Department hereby amends Chapter 24, “Accreditation of Providers of Services to Persons with Mental Illness, Intellectual Disabilities, or Developmental Disabilities,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 225C.6 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, section 93.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 225C.6 and 2017 Iowa Acts, House File 653, section 93.Purpose and Summary The requirements for documentation of the provision of mental health, intellectual disability or developmental disability services in the areas of social history, assessment, documentation of service provision, supported community living service-functional assessment, and emergency services to be in a narrative format are removed. These amendments will allow documentation to be made using a checkbox or other format.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 11, 2018, as ARC 3732C. The Department received no comments during the public comment period. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Mental Health and Disability Services Commission on May 17, 2018.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. This is a change to certain documentation requirements in disability services providers’ records and will result in no fiscal impact to the state. 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 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 August 1, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subparagraph 24.4(1)"b" as follows: (1) The organization collects and documents relevant historical information and organizes the information in one distinct document in a narrative format. ITEM 2. Amend paragraph 24.4(2)"b" as follows: b. Performance indicators. (1) The assessment includes information about the individual’s current situation, diagnosis, needs, problems, wants, abilities and desired results, gathered with the individual’s involvement. (2) Staff solicit collateral provider information as appropriate to the individual situation in order to compile a comprehensive and full assessment. (3) Staff develop and complete the assessment in a narrative format. (4) (3) Staff base decisions regarding the level, type and immediacy of services to be provided, or the need for further assessment or evaluation, upon the analysis of the information gathered in the assessment. (5) (4) Staff complete an annual reassessment for each individual using the service and document the reassessment in a written format. (6) (5) Documentation supporting the diagnosis is contained in the individual’s record. A diagnosis of mental retardationintellectual disability is supported by a psychological evaluation conducted by a qualified professional. A diagnosis of developmental disability is supported by professional documentation. A determination of chronic mental illness is supported by a psychiatric or psychological evaluation conducted by a qualified professional. ITEM 3. Amend subparagraph 24.4(4)"b" as follows: (3) Documentation of service provision is in alegible, written, legible, narrative format in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. [Filed 5/17/18, effective 8/1/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3856CLabor Services Division[875]Adopted and FiledRule making related to conveyances
The Elevator Safety Board hereby amends Chapter 66, “Waivers or Variances from Administrative Rules by the Elevator Safety Board,” Chapter 67, “Elevator Safety Board Petitions for Rule Making,” Chapter 68, “Declaratory Orders by the Elevator Safety Board,” Chapter 69, “Contested Cases Before the Elevator Safety Board,” Chapter 70, “Public Records and Fair Information Practices of the Elevator Safety Board,” Chapter 71, “Administration of the Conveyance Safety Program,” Chapter 72, “Conveyances Installed On or After January 1, 1975,” and Chapter 73, “Conveyances Installed Prior to January 1, 1975,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 89A.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 89A.Purpose and Summary These amendments make editorial and technical changes; rescind an obsolete exception for platform guards; set forth the function of electrical protective devices that are currently required; require that certain existing control panels be locked; update obsolete language; replace the rule concerning accident and injury reporting with a clearer rule on the same topic; create two narrow exemptions from the existing requirements for older elevators; and codify the current practice concerning the presence of a mechanic during an escalator inspection. Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 11, 2018, as ARC 3727C. Comments and questions relating to conduit and lighting in hoistways were received from two members of the elevator industry. As a result, the proposed amendments in Items 8, 11, and 16 relating to conduit and lighting in hoistways were not adopted pending further study by the Board. In Item 12, the language in new paragraph 73.1(3)“h” was changed to clarify that certain control panels shall be locked except when they are being serviced, rather than when the control panels are not in use. Other changes from the Notice include technical amendments that were added as Items 5 and 9. Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 30, 2018.Fiscal Impact The requirement that certain existing control panels be locked represents a nominal expense. 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 875—Chapter 66.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 August 1, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 875—66.5(17A,89A), introductory paragraph, as follows:875—66.5(17A,89A) Content of petition. The required form for a petition for waiver or variance is available on the board’s Web sitewebsite at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/elevatorboard.htmwww.iowaelevators.gov. A petition for waiver shall include the following information where applicable and known to the petitioner: ITEM 2. Amend rule 875—67.1(17A,89A), introductory paragraph, as follows:875—67.1(17A,89A) Petitions for rule making. Any person or agency may file a petition for rule making with the board requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule. The required form for a petition for rule making is available on the board’s Web sitewebsite at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/elevatorboard.htmwww.iowaelevators.gov. The petition shall be filed at the location specified in rule 875—65.5(89A). A petition is deemed filed when it is received by the board office. The board office shall provide the petitioner with a file-stamped copy of the petition if the petitioner provides the board an extra copy for this purpose. The petition must be in writing and provide the following information where applicable and known to the petitioner: ITEM 3. Amend subrule 68.1(1), introductory paragraph, as follows: 68.1(1) The required form for a petition for declaratory order is available on the board’s Web sitewebsite at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/elevatorboard.htmwww.iowaelevators.gov. The petition must be in writing and provide the following information where applicable and known to the petitioner: ITEM 4. Amend subrule 69.1(1), introductory paragraph, as follows: 69.1(1) A petition for reconsideration shall be in writing and must be signed by the requesting party or a representative of that party. The required form for a petition for reconsideration is available on the board’s Web sitewebsite at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/elevatorboard.htmwww.iowaelevators.gov. A petition for reconsideration shall specify: ITEM 5. Amend subrule 69.2(5) as follows: 69.2(5) At a minimum, an appeal shall include a short and concise statement of the basis for the appeal. The required form for an appeal to the board is available on the board’s Web sitewebsite at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/labor/elevatorboard.htmwww.iowaelevators.gov. ITEM 6. Amend subrule 70.3(1) as follows: 70.3(1) Location of recordAddress. A request for access to a record should be directed to the board at theThe board’s mailing address is Department of Workforce Development, Division of Labor Services, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.The board’s staff is located at 150 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, Iowa. ITEM 7. Adopt the following new subrule 71.11(10): 71.11(10) Escalator inspections. The owner shall arrange for an escalator mechanic to be on site to assist with the inspection. The inspector shall work with the owner to arrange an inspection time. ITEM 8. Rescind rule 875—71.19(89A) and adopt the following new rule in lieu thereof:875—71.19(89A) Accidents and injuries. 71.19(1) This rule applies to a conveyance in the event one of the following occurs: a. A personal injury accident that requires the service of a physician; b. A personal injury accident that causes disability exceeding one day; or c. Damage that will require more than one hour of mechanic’s time (excluding travel) to repair. 71.19(2) The owner shall promptly notify the commissioner if one of the events listed in subrule 71.19(1) occurs. Notification shall be in writing and shall include the state identification number, owner, and description of accident. 71.19(3) The removal of any part of the damaged conveyance or operating mechanism from the premises is forbidden until permission is granted by the commissioner. 71.19(4) When an accident or injury involves the failure or destruction of any part of the conveyance or its operating mechanism, the use of the conveyance is forbidden until it has been inspected and approved by the commissioner. ITEM 9. Amend paragraph 72.1(11)"f" as follows: f. ANSI/NFPA 70 shall mean ANSI/NFPA 70 (2016)(2017). ITEM 10. Amend subrule 72.13(4) as follows: 72.13(4) Pit excavation exemption. TheFor elevators altered before August 1, 2018, the full length of the platform guard set forth in ASME A17.1, Rule 2.15.9.2(a), shall not be required if all of the following criteria are met: a. No other code or rule requires that the pit be excavated or lowered. b. The alteration plans do not include the excavation or lowering of the pit floor for any other reason. c. A full-length platform guard would strike the pit floor when the elevator is on its fully compressed buffer. d. The clearance between the bottom of the platform guard and the pit floor is 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) when the elevator is on its fully compressed buffer. ITEM 11. Amend paragraph 72.13(5)"c" as follows: c. The applicable version of ASME A17.1 shall be determined by reference to rule 875—72.1(89A). For purposes of rule 875—72.13(89A)subrule 72.13(5), the relevant subrule of 875—72.1(89A) shall apply based on the date the sprinkler is installed instead of the date the conveyance was installed. ITEM 12. Adopt the following new paragraphs 73.1(3)"g" to 73.1(3)"i": g. Electrical protective devices required by A17.3, requirement 3.10.4, shall cause the electric power to be removed from the elevator driving-machine motor and brake. h. Control panels that are designed with a door or cover and lock shall be locked when service is not being performed if equipment unrelated to the elevator is in the machine room. Group 1 security as set forth in A17.1, Section 8.1, shall be utilized. i. A car top emergency exit pursuant to A17.3(2011), requirement 3.4.4.1(a), shall not be required for a hydraulic elevator if the elevator has manual lowering and it is not equipped with a plunger gripper or safety as described in ASME A17.1(2013), requirement 8.6.5.8. ITEM 13. Amend subrule 73.1(4) as follows: 73.1(4) The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, A17.1-2013/CSA B44-13 (2013), Rule 2.14.7.1.4,concerning car top lighting and car top electrical outlets, is adopted by reference with an effective date of May 1, 2020.However, if a car top already has a single outlet, installation of a duplex outlet will not be required. ITEM 14. Amend subrule 73.8(1) as follows: 73.8(1) General. Except as set forth in this rule, all maintenance, repairs and alterations shall comply with the edition of ASME A17.1, Part 8, currently adopted for new conveyances at rule 875—72.1(89A) or ASME A17.7-2007/CSA B44-07, as applicable. Rule 875—71.10(89A) describes alterations which require that the entire conveyance be brought into compliance with the most current code. ITEM 15. Amend paragraph 73.8(5)"c" as follows: c. The applicable version of ASME A17.1 shall be determined by reference to rule 875—72.1(89A). For purposes of rule 875—73.8(89A)subrule 73.8(5), the relevant subrule of 875—72.1(89A) shall apply based on the date the sprinkler is installed instead of the date the conveyance was installed. ITEM 16. Amend subrule 73.14(6) as follows: 73.14(6) All safeties operated by a speed governor shall be provided with a speed switch operated by the governor when used with type B or C car safeties on elevators having a rated speed exceeding 150 FPM. A switch shall be provided on the speed governor when used with a counterweight safety for any car speed.The switches required by this subrule shall disconnect power to the elevator driving-machine motor and brake. [Filed 5/30/18, effective 8/1/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3857CPharmacy Board[657]Adopted and FiledRule making related to imitation controlled substances
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 1, “Purpose and Organization,” Chapter 3, “Pharmacy Technicians,” Chapter 4, “Pharmacist-Interns,” Chapter 5, “Pharmacy Support Persons,” Chapter 10, “Controlled Substances,” Chapter 17, “Wholesale Drug Licenses,” Chapter 19, “Nonresident Pharmacy Practice,” and Chapter 41, “Outsourcing Facilities,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 145, section 23.Purpose and Summary These amendments remove all references to Iowa Code chapter 124A, which was repealed by the 87th General Assembly in 2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 145, section 23.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3506C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34. 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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 657—1.2(17A,147,272C) as follows:657—1.2(17A,147,272C) Description and organization of board. The board is comprised of five pharmacist members and two representatives of the general public, all appointed by the governor. An administrative staff headed by a board-appointed executive director assists board members.The board’s authority for regulating the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution and dispensing of prescription drugs and devices and of precursor substances in the state of Iowa is found in Iowa Code chapters 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, 205, and 272C. ITEM 2. Amend rule 657—3.29(155A) as follows:657—3.29(155A) Denial of registration. The executive director or designee may deny an application for registration as a certified pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, or 205 or any rule of the board.An individual whose application for registration as a certified pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee is denied pursuant to this rule may, within 30 days after issuance of the notice of denial, appeal to the board for reconsideration of the application. ITEM 3. Amend subrule 3.30(1) as follows: 3.30(1) Violations. The board may impose discipline for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs, or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, or 205 or any rule of the board. ITEM 4. Amend rule 657—4.10(155A) as follows:657—4.10(155A) Denial of pharmacist-intern registration. The board may deny an application for registration as a pharmacist-intern for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs, or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A or 205, or any rule of the board. ITEM 5. Amend subrule 4.11(1) as follows: 4.11(1) Grounds for discipline. The board may impose discipline for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, or 205, or any rule of the board. ITEM 6. Amend rule 657—5.24(155A) as follows:657—5.24(155A) Denial of registration. The board may deny an application for registration as a pharmacy support person for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, or 205 or any rule of the board. ITEM 7. Amend subrule 5.26(1) as follows: 5.26(1) Violations. The board may impose discipline for any violation of the laws of this state, another state, or the United States relating to prescription drugs, controlled substances, or nonprescription drugs or for any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 147, 155A, or 205 or any rule of the board. ITEM 8. Amend rule 657—10.44(124) as follows:657—10.44(124) Discipline. Pursuant to 657—Chapter 36, the board may fine, suspend, revoke, or impose other disciplinary sanctions on a registration for any of the following:- Any violation of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or federal regulations promulgated under the Act.
- Any conviction of a crime related to controlled substances committed by the registrant, or if the registrant is an association, joint stock company, partnership, or corporation, by any managing officer.
- Refusing access to the registered location or registrant records to an agent of the board for the purpose of conducting an inspection or investigation.
- Failure to maintain registration pursuant to 657—Chapter 10.
- Any violation of Iowa Code chapterschapter124, 124A,124B, 126, 155A, or 205, or any rule of the board, including the disciplinary grounds set forth in 657—Chapter 36.
- Any violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or federal regulations promulgated under the Act. A warning letter issued by the FDA shall be conclusive evidence of a violation.
- Any conviction of a crime related to prescription drugs or the practice of pharmacy committed by the nonresident pharmacy, pharmacist in charge, or individual owner, or if the pharmacy is an association, joint stock company, partnership, or corporation, by any managing officer.
- Refusal of access to the pharmacy or pharmacy records to an agent of the board for the purpose of conducting an inspection or investigation.
- Employing or continuing to employ a pharmacist in charge without a current and active registration pursuant to rule 657—19.3(155A).
- Any violation of Iowa Code chapter 124, 124A,124B, 126, 155A, or 205 or any rule of the board.
- Any violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or federal regulations promulgated under the Act. A warning letter issued by the FDA shall be conclusive evidence of a violation.
- Any conviction of a crime related to prescription drugs or the practice of pharmacy committed by the outsourcing facility, supervising pharmacist, or individual owner, or if the outsourcing facility is an association, joint stock company, partnership, or corporation, by any managing officer.
- Refusing access to the outsourcing facility or facility records to an agent of the board for the purpose of conducting an inspection or investigation.
- Failure to maintain licensure pursuant to 657—Chapter 8 or 657—Chapter 19 when dispensing compounded drugs pursuant to patient-specific prescriptions into the state.
- Any violation of Iowa Code chapter 155A, 124, 124A,124B, 126, or 205 or any rule of the board, including the disciplinary grounds set forth in 657—Chapter 36.
Rule making related to practice standards
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 4, “Pharmacist-Interns,” Chapter 8, “Universal Practice Standards,” Chapter 13, “Telepharmacy Practice,” Chapter 18, “Centralized Prescription Filling and Processing,” and Chapter 19, “Nonresident Pharmacy Practice,” and adopts new Chapter 39, “Expanded Practice Standards,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.101, 124.301, 124.306, 124.308, 126.10, 126.11, 126.16, 135C.33, 147.7, 147.55, 147.72, 147.74, 147.76, 147A.18, 155A.2 to 155A.4, 155A.6, 155A.10, 155A.12 to 155A.15, 155A.19, 155A.20, 155A.27 to 155A.29, 155A.32, 155A.33 and 155A.44.Purpose and Summary Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.7(2), the Board engaged in a complete review of all administrative rules. These amendments create a new chapter into which existing rules are moved which relate to some areas of pharmacy practice that are not required of all pharmacies, such as provision of immunizations or participation in collaborative practice agreements, but for which the Board has established minimum practice standards. The purpose of moving these rules to a separate chapter is to narrow the scope of Chapter 8 to those minimum standards that are required of every pharmacy licensed in Iowa. These amendments clarify rules where needed, reorganize rules where appropriate, fix grammatical errors where appropriate, remove a pharmacy’s requirement to maintain a refrigerator when the pharmacy does not handle refrigerated items, incorporate language to implement two pieces of legislation from the 2017 Legislative Session (regarding electronic prescriptions and biological products), increase to quarterly the frequency of pharmacy review of its continuous quality improvement (CQI) program data, update licensure renewal language to be consistent with other Board action, and generalize language for collaborative practice agreements to allow for agreements with other prescribing practitioners as allowed by the prescribing practitioner’s professional licensing authority. Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3509C. The Board received multiple comments regarding the amendment to rule 657—8.11(147,155A) related to unethical conduct or practice. The amendment consolidates prohibited acts to be dictated by federal law and cites specific federal laws that apply to pharmacies. Comments expressed concern that specific actions previously prohibited by rule 657—8.11(147,155A) would now be allowed. The Board determined that its role is not to dictate business practices and that pharmacies are obligated to follow federal law, enforced by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, which identifies specific prohibited business practices. The Board received multiple comments which suggested alternate language for various amendments. After consideration of all comments, the Board adopted some of the suggestions, as detailed below. The Board also received multiple comments related to collaborative practice agreements with suggested changes to the current rules. The Board determined that no significant changes were needed in these rules at this time. The Board received numerous comments from the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) regarding several of the proposed amendments. IOMA suggested changing the definition of “confidential information” to that of the definition of “protected information” of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The Board determined that pharmacies are obligated to comply with HIPAA and that the extensive definition does not need to be duplicated in Board rules. IOMA suggested a clarification to pharmacist-intern supervision, but the suggested supervision is already required in pharmacist-intern rules and does not need to be duplicated. IOMA suggested an added requirement to pharmacy personnel identification to include a three-digit unique ID number, which the Board determined is not necessary. IOMA suggested alternate language related to the recording of refrigerator temperatures and to product recalls, which the Board declined to accept. IOMA requested a definition for the term “professional pharmacy staff,” but a definition is provided in amended rule 657—8.2(155A). The Board did consider the question posed relating to issuing a prescription based on a telephonic consultation and preexisting patient-prescriber relationship and made a change to that rule as described below. IOMA suggested certain types of ownership change of pharmacies would be of interest to the Board, with which the Board agreed and made a change described below. IOMA suggested requiring the notification to a pharmacist in charge of a closing pharmacy to be “in writing,” which the Board declined to accept. Finally, IOMA expressed opposition to the activities identified in rules for pharmaceutical care, vaccine administration by pharmacists, collaborative practice agreements, and pharmacy pilot or demonstration research projects, which are simply being moved to new Chapter 39. The rules cited are not newly proposed rules. The activities identified in the rules are already authorized in the Iowa Code or Iowa administrative rules. The Board changed five amendments based on comments received. Subrule 8.4(2) was amended to clarify that pharmacy personnel registration is to be readily retrievable upon request. Subrule 8.4(5) was amended to require that pharmacy personnel wear identification, which is not specifically required to be a badge. Subrule 8.7(3) relating to storage temperatures was amended to specifically refer to storage conditions defined by United States Pharmacopeia. Subrule 8.19(5) was amended to remove language that may conflict with legitimate patient-practitioner interactions via telemedicine. Subrule 8.35(6) relating to changes in pharmacy licensure, specifically ownership, was amended to clarify that a change of owner or a change that affects the majority ownership interest of the owner constitutes a change of ownership for the purpose of the rule.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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. These amendments make no substantive changes to current practice standards; these amendments reorganize and clarify standards to make it easier to locate and understand applicable standards.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend paragraph 4.6(2)"d" as follows: d. Administration of vaccines pursuant to rule 657—8.33(155A)657—39.10(155A). ITEM 2. Amend rule 657—8.1(155A) as follows:657—8.1(155A) Purpose and scope. Thepurpose of this chapter is to establish the minimum standards of pharmacy practice for the activities identified in this chapter. The requirements of these rulesshall apply to all Iowa-licensed pharmacists, other registered pharmacy personnel, and to all pharmacies, including owners, providing the services addressed in this chapter to patients in Iowa and. These rules are in addition to rules of the board relating to specific types of pharmacy licenses issued by the boardunless otherwise indicated by rule. ITEM 3. Rescind rule 657—8.2(155A) and adopt the following new rule in lieu thereof:657—8.2(155A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Board" means the Iowa board of pharmacy. "Confidential information" means information accessed or maintained by the pharmacy in the patient’s or the pharmacy’s records which contains personally identifiable information that could be used to identify the patient. “Confidential information” includes but is not limited to patient name, address, telephone number, and social security number; prescriber name and address; and prescription and drug or device information such as therapeutic effect, diagnosis, allergies, disease state, pharmaceutical services rendered, medical information, and drug interactions. "DEA" means the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. "Pharmacy support person" or “PSP” means a person, other than a member of the professional pharmacy staff, registered with the board who may perform nontechnical duties assigned by a supervising pharmacist under the pharmacist’s responsibility and supervision. "Professional pharmacy staff" shall mean the professional employees of the pharmacy, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacist-interns. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 155A. ITEM 4. Amend rule 657—8.3(155A) as follows:657—8.3(155A) Responsible parties. 8.3(1) Pharmacist in charge. One professionally competent, legally qualified pharmacist in charge in each pharmacy shall work cooperatively with the pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, and with all staff pharmacists to ensure the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. A part-time pharmacist in charge has the same obligations and responsibilities as a full-time pharmacist in charge. 8.3(2) Pharmacy. Each pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, shall work cooperatively with the pharmacist in charge and with all staff pharmacists to ensure the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. The pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, shall be responsible for employing a professionally competent, legally qualified pharmacist in charge.The pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, may be held responsible for unethical conduct or practices of any of the pharmacy staff. 8.3(3) Pharmacy and pharmacist in charge. The pharmacist in charge and the pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, shall share responsibility for, at a minimum, the following: a. Ensuring that the pharmacy employs an adequate number of qualified personnel commensurate with the size and scope of services provided by the pharmacy. b. Ensuring the availability of any equipment and references necessary for the particular practice of pharmacy. c. Ensuring that there is adequate space within the prescription department or a locked room not accessible to the public for the storage of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, devices, and pharmacy records, and to support the operations of the pharmacy. d. Ensuring that the license, registration, or certification of each professional pharmacy staff member and the registration of each pharmacy support person are maintained in current and active status. 8.3(4) Pharmacist in charge and staff pharmacists. The pharmacist in charge and staff pharmacists shall share responsibility for, at a minimum, the following: a. Ensuring that a pharmacist performs prospective drug use review as specified in rule 657—8.21(155A). b. Ensuring that a pharmacistor pharmacist-intern provides patient counseling as specified in rule 657—6.14(155A). c. Dispensing drugs to patients, including the packaging, preparation, compounding, and labeling functions performed by pharmacy personnel. d. Delivering drugs to the patient or the patient’s agent. e. Ensuring that patient medication records are maintained as specified in rule 657—6.13(155A). f. Training and supervising pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy support persons, and other pharmacy employees. g. Procuring and storing prescription drugs and devices and other products dispensed from the pharmacy. h. Distributing and disposing of drugs from the pharmacy. i. Maintaining records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to maintain accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. j. Ensuring the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. 8.3(5) Pharmacy, pharmacist in charge, and staff pharmacists. The pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, the pharmacist in charge, and all staff pharmacists shall share responsibility for, at a minimum, the following: a. Establishing and periodically reviewing (by the pharmacy and the pharmacist in charge), implementing (by the pharmacist in charge), and complying (by the pharmacist in charge and staff pharmacists) with policies and procedures for all operations of the pharmacy. The policies and procedures shall identify the frequency of review. b. Establishing and maintaining effective controls against the theft or diversion of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, and records for such drugs. c. Establishing (by the pharmacy and the pharmacist in charge), implementing (by the pharmacist in charge), and utilizing (by the pharmacist in charge and staff pharmacists) an ongoing, systematic program of continuous quality improvement for achieving performance enhancement and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical services. 8.3(6) Practice functions. The pharmacist is responsible for all functions performed in the practice of pharmacy. The pharmacist maintains responsibility for any and all delegated functions including functions delegated to pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support persons. 8.3(7) Pharmacist-documented verification. The pharmacist shall provide, document, and retain a record of the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, and appropriateness of the patient’s prescription or medication order prior to the delivery of the medication to the patient or the patient’s representative. ITEM 5. Amend rule 657—8.4(155A) as follows:657—8.4(155A) Pharmacist identification and staff logs. 8.4(1) Display of pharmacist license. During any period thea pharmacist is working in a pharmacy, each pharmacist shall display, in a position visible to the public, an original license to practice pharmacyin Iowa. A current license renewal certificate, which may be a photocopy of an original renewal certificate, shall be displayed with the original license. 8.4(2) Registration maintained of pharmacy personnel. Each pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy support person shall maintain current registration with the board. The registration certificate or a copy of the registration certificate shall be readily retrievable upon request of the board or its authorized agent. 8.(2) 8.4(3) Identification codes. A permanent log of the initials or identification codescode identifying by name each dispensing pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy support person shall be maintained for a minimum of two years and shall be available for inspection and copying by the board or its representative. The initials or identification code shall be unique to the individual to ensure that each pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy support person can be identified. 8.(3) 8.4(4) Temporary or intermittent pharmacy staff. The pharmacy shall maintain a log of all pharmacists, pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support persons who have worked at that pharmacy and who are not regularly staffed at that pharmacy. Such log shall include the dates and shifts worked by each pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, pharmacy technician, and pharmacy support person and shall be available for inspection and copying by the board or its representative for a minimum of two years following the date of the entry. 8.(4) 8.4(5) Identification badge. A pharmacistWhile on duty, pharmacy personnel shall wear a visible identification badge while on duty that clearly identifies the person as a pharmacistby licensed or registered title and includes at least the pharmacist’sthe person’s first name. ITEM 6. Amend rule 657—8.5(155A) as follows:657—8.5(155A) Environment and equipment requirements. There shall be adequate space, equipment, and supplies for the professional and administrative functions of the pharmacy pursuant to rule 657—8.3(155A). Space and equipment in an amount and type to provide secure, environmentally controlled storage of drugs shall be available. 8.5(1) Refrigeration. The pharmacy shall maintain one or more refrigeration units, unless the pharmacy does not stock refrigerated items. Thepharmacy shall document verification that the temperature of the refrigerator shall beis maintained within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs requiring refrigeration, and a thermometer shall be maintained in the refrigerator to verify the temperature.If the temperature is manually or visually verified, a record of minimum daily verification shall be maintained. 8.5(2) Sink. The pharmacy shall have a sink with hot and cold running water located within the pharmacy department and available to all pharmacy personnel; the sink shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. 8.5(3) Secure barrier. A pharmacy department shall be closed and secured in the absence of the pharmacist except as provided in rule 657—6.7(124,155A) or 657—7.6(124,155A). To ensure that secure closure, the pharmacy department shall be surrounded by a physical barrier capable of being securely locked to prevent entry when the department is closed. A secure barrier may be constructed of other than a solid material with a continuous surface if the openings in the material are not large enough to permit removal of items from the pharmacy department by any means. Any material used in the construction of the barrier shall be of sufficient strength and thickness that it cannot be readily or easily removed, penetrated, or bent. The plans and specifications of the barrier shall be submitted to the board for approval at least 30 days prior to the start of construction. The pharmacy may be subject to inspection as provided in subrule 8.5(4). 8.5(4) Remodel or relocation—inspection. A pharmacy planning to remodel or relocate a licensed pharmacy department on or within the premises currently occupied by the pharmacy department, or a pharmacy intending to remodel or install a sterile compounding facility or equipment, shall provide written notification to the board at least 30 days prior to commencement of the remodel, pharmacy relocation, or sterile compounding installation. The board may require on-site inspection of the facility, equipment, or pharmacy department prior to or during the pharmacy’s remodel, relocation, or opening. The board may also require on-site inspection of a temporary pharmacy location intended to be utilized during the remodel, construction, or relocation of the pharmacy department. 8.5(5) Orderly and clean. The pharmacy shall be arranged in an orderly fashion and kept clean. All required equipment shall be in good operating condition and maintained in a sanitary manner. Animals shall not be allowed within a licensed pharmacy unless that pharmacy is exclusively providing services for the treatment of animals or unless the animal is a service dog or assistive animal as defined in Iowa Code subsection 216C.11(1). 8.5(6) Light, ventilation, temperature, and humidity. The pharmacy shall be properly lighted and ventilated. The temperature and humidity of the pharmacy shall be maintained within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs. 8.5(7) Other equipment. The pharmacist in charge and the pharmacy, by and through its owner or license holder, shall share the responsibility for ensuring the availability of any other equipment necessary for the particular practice of pharmacy and to meet the needs of the patients served by the pharmacy. 8.5(8) Bulk counting machines. Unless bar-code scanning is required and utilized to verify the identity of each stock container of drugs utilized to restock a counting machine cell or bin, a pharmacist shall verify the accuracy of the drugs to be restocked prior to filling the counting machine cell or bin. A record identifying the individual who verified the drugs to be restocked, the individual who restocked the counting machine cell or bin, and the date shall be maintained. Established policies and procedures shall include a method to calibrate and verify the accuracy of the counting device. The pharmacy shall, at least quarterly, verify the accuracy of the device and maintain a dated record identifying the individual who performed the quarterly verification. 8.5(9) Authorized collection program. A pharmacy that is registered with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration,DEA to administer an authorized collection program shall provide adequate space, equipment, and supplies for such collection program pursuant to 657—Chapter 10 and federal regulations for authorized collection programs, which can be found at http://deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/. 8.5(10) Health of personnel. The pharmacist in charge or supervising pharmacist shall ensure that pharmacy personnel experiencing any health condition that may have an adverse effect on drug products or may pose a health or safety risk to others be prohibited from working in the pharmacy until such health condition is sufficiently resolved. All personnel who normally assist the pharmacist shall report to the pharmacist any health conditions that may have an adverse effect on drug products or may pose a health or safety risk to others. ITEM 7. Rescind and reserve rule 657—8.6(155A). ITEM 8. Amend rule 657—8.7(155A) as follows:657—8.7(155A) Procurement, storage, and recall of drugs and devices. 8.7(1) Source. Procurement of prescription drugs and devices shall be from a drug wholesaler licensed by the board to distribute to Iowa pharmaciesan Iowa-licensed distributor or, on a limited basis, from another licensed pharmacy or licensed practitioner located in the United States. 8.7(2) Sufficient stock. A pharmacy shall maintain sufficient stock of drugs and devices to fulfill the foreseeable needs of the patients served by the pharmacy. 8.(3) 8.7(2) Manner of storage. Drugs and devices shall be stored in a manner to protect their identity and integrity. 8.(4) 8.7(3) Storage temperatures. All drugs and devices shall be stored at the proper temperature, as defined by the following terms:as provided in manufacturer labeling. In the absence of a specific temperature range, the pharmacy shall defer to storage conditions identified in United States Pharmacopeia chapter 659. a. "Controlled room temperature" means temperature maintained thermostatically between 15 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius (59 degrees and 86 degrees Fahrenheit); b. "Cool" means temperature between 8 degrees and 15 degrees Celsius (46 degrees and 59 degrees Fahrenheit). Drugs and devices may be stored in a refrigerator unless otherwise specified on the labeling; c. "Refrigerate" means temperature maintained thermostatically between 2 degrees and 8 degrees Celsius (36 degrees and 46 degrees Fahrenheit); and d. "Freeze" means temperature maintained thermostatically between -20 degrees and -10 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees and 14 degrees Fahrenheit). 8.(5) 8.7(4) Product recall. There shall be a system for removing from use, including unit dose, any drugs and devices subjected to a product recall. 8.7(5) Outdated drugs or devices. Any drug or device bearing an expiration date shall not be dispensed for use beyond the expiration date of the drug or device. Outdated drugs or devices shall be removed from dispensing stock and shall be quarantined until such drugs or devices are properly disposed of. 8.7(6) Records. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier invoices of prescription drugs and controlled substances upon which the actual date of receipt of the drugs by the pharmacist or other responsible individual is clearly recorded. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier credit memos. Pharmacy records of invoices and credit memos shall be maintained for at least two years from the date of the record. If the original supplier invoice or credit memo is received electronically, a hard-copy record is not required. ITEM 9. Rescind and reserve rule 657—8.8(124,155A). ITEM 10. Amend rule 657—8.9(124,155A) as follows:657—8.9(124,155A) Recordsstorage. Every inventory or other record required to be maintained by a pharmacy pursuant to board rules or Iowa Code chapters 124 and 155A shall be maintained and be available for inspection and copying by the board or its representative for at least two years from the date of such inventory or recordor the date of last activity on the record unless a longer retention period is specified for the particular record or inventory. Original hard-copy prescription and other pharmacy records more than 12 months old may be maintained in a secure storage area outside the licensed pharmacy department unless such remote storage is prohibited under federal law. A remote storage area shall be located within the same physical structure containing the licensed pharmacy department. The following records shall be maintained for at least two years. 8.9(1) Drug supplier invoicesRecords less than 12 months old. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier invoices of prescription drugs and controlled substances upon which the actual date of receipt of the controlled substances by the pharmacist or other responsible individual is clearly recorded.Records shall be maintained within the licensed pharmacy department for a minimum of 12 months, except as provided herein. Pharmacy records less than 12 months old may be stored in a secure storage area outside the licensed pharmacy department, including at a remote location, if the pharmacy has retained electronic copies of the records in the pharmacy that are immediately available and if the original records are available within 48 hours of a request by the board or its authorized agent, unless such remote storage is prohibited under federal law. 8.9(2) Drug supplier creditsRecords more than 12 months old. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier credit memos for controlled substances and prescription drugs.Records more than 12 months old may be maintained in a secure storage area outside the licensed pharmacy department, including at a remote location, if the records are retrievable within 48 hours of a request by the board or its authorized agent, unless such remote storage is prohibited under federal law. ITEM 11. Amend rule 657—8.11(147,155A) as follows:657—8.11(147,155A) Unethical conduct or practice. The provisions of this rule apply to licensed pharmacies, licensed pharmacists, registered pharmacy technicians, registered pharmacy support persons, and registered pharmacist-interns. 8.11(1) Misrepresentative deeds. Apharmacy, pharmacist, technician, support person, or pharmacist-intern shall not make any statement intended to deceive, misrepresent or mislead anyone, or be a party to or an accessory to any fraudulent or deceitful practice or transaction in pharmacy or in the operation or conduct of a pharmacy. 8.11(2) Undue influenceUnethical conduct. a. A pharmacist shall not accept professional employment or share or receive compensation in any form arising out of, or incidental to, the pharmacist’s professional activities from a prescriber of prescription drugs or any other person or corporation in which one or more such prescribers have a proprietary or beneficial interest sufficient to permit them to directly or indirectly exercise supervision or control over the pharmacist in the pharmacist’s professional responsibilities and duties or over the pharmacy wherein the pharmacist practices.A pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, technician, or support person shall not participate in any of the following types of unethical conduct: (1) Any activity that negates a patient’s freedom of choice of pharmacy services. (2) Providing prescription blanks or forms bearing the pharmacy’s name or other means of identification to any person authorized to prescribe, except that a hospital may make prescription blanks or forms bearing the hospital pharmacy’s name or other means of identification available to hospital staff prescribers, emergency department prescribers, and prescribers granted hospital privileges for the prescribers’ use during practice at or in the hospital. (3) Any financial arrangement or transaction that would violate federal healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse laws, including but not limited to the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, and the Anti-Kickback Statute. b. A prescriber may employ a pharmacist to provide nondispensing, drug information, or other cognitive services.A purchasing pharmacist or pharmacy shall not engage in any activity or include in any agreement with a selling pharmacist or pharmacy any provision that would prevent or prohibit the prior notifications required in subrule 8.35(7). 8.11(3) Lease agreements. A pharmacist shall not lease space for a pharmacy under any of the following conditions: a. From a prescriber of prescription drugs or a group, corporation, association, or organization of such prescribers on a percentage of income basis; b. From a group, corporation, association, or organization in which prescribers have majority control or have directly or indirectly a majority beneficial or proprietary interest on a percentage of income basis; or c. If the rent is not reasonable according to commonly accepted standards of the community in which the pharmacy will be located. 8.11(4) Nonconformance with law. A pharmacist, technician, support person, or pharmacist-intern shall not knowingly serve in a pharmacy which is not operated in conformance with law, or which engages in any practice which if engaged in by a pharmacist would be unethical conduct. 8.11(5) Freedom of choice/solicitation/kickbacks/fee-splitting and imprinted prescription blanks or forms. A pharmacist or pharmacy shall not enter into any agreement which negates a patient’s freedom of choice of pharmacy services. A purchasing pharmacist or pharmacy shall not engage in any activity or include in any agreement with a selling pharmacist or pharmacy any provision that would prevent or prohibit the prior notifications required in subrule 8.35(7). A pharmacist or pharmacy shall not participate in prohibited agreements with any person in exchange for recommending, promoting, accepting, or promising to accept the professional pharmaceutical services of any pharmacist or pharmacy. “Person” includes an individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, or other entity. “Prohibited agreements” includes an agreement or arrangement that provides premiums, “kickbacks,” fee-splitting, or special charges as compensation or inducement for placement of business or solicitation of patronage with any pharmacist or pharmacy. “Kickbacks” includes, but is not limited to, the provision of medication carts, facsimile machines, any other equipment, or preprinted forms or supplies for the exclusive use of a facility or practitioner at no charge or billed below reasonable market rate. A pharmacist shall not provide, cause to be provided, or offer to provide to any person authorized to prescribe prescription blanks or forms bearing the pharmacist’s or pharmacy’s name, address, or other means of identification, except that a hospital may make available to hospital staff prescribers, emergency department prescribers, and prescribers granted hospital privileges for the prescribers’ use during practice at or in the hospital generic prescription blanks or forms bearing the name, address, or telephone number of the hospital pharmacy. 8.(6) 8.11(3) Discrimination. It is unethical to unlawfullyA pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, technician, or pharmacy support person shall not discriminate between patients or groups of patients for reasons of religion, race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or disease state when providing pharmaceutical services. 8.11(7) Claims of professional superiority. A pharmacist shall not make a claim, assertion, or inference of professional superiority in the practice of pharmacy which cannot be substantiated, or claim an unusual, unsubstantiated capacity to supply a drug or professional service to the community. 8.(8) 8.11(4) Unprofessional conduct or behavior. Apharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacist-intern, technician, or pharmacy support person shall not exhibitengage in unprofessional behavior in connection with the practice of pharmacy or refuse to provide reasonable information or answer reasonable questions for the benefit of the patient. Unprofessional behavior shall include, but not be limited to, the following acts: verbal abuse, coercion, intimidation, harassment, sexual advances, threats, degradation of character, indecent or obscene conduct, and theft, and the refusal to provide reasonable information or answer reasonable questions for the benefit of the patient. ITEM 12. Amend rule 657—8.12(126,147) as follows:657—8.12(126,147) Advertising. Prescription drug price and nonprice information, including price, may be provided to the public by a pharmacy so long as the information is not false or misleading and is not in violation of any federal or state laws applicable to the advertisement of such articles generally and if all of the following conditions are met:- All charges for services to the consumer mustshall be stated.
- The effective dates for the prices listed shall be stated.
- No reference shall be made to controlled substances listed in Schedules II through V of the latest revision of the Iowa uniform controlled substances Act and the rules of the Iowa board of pharmacy.
- Overutilization or underutilization;
- Therapeutic duplication;
- Drug-disease contraindications;
- Drug-drug interactions;
- Incorrect drug dosage or duration of drug treatment;
- Drug-allergy interactions;
- Clinical abuse/misuse;
- Drug-prescriber contraindications.
- Persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course.
- Licensed pharmacists.
- Graduation from a recognized school or college of pharmacy with a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree;
- Certification by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS);
- Certification by the Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP);
- Successful completion of a National Institute for Standards in Pharmacist Credentialing (NISPC) disease state management examination and credentialing by the NISPC;
- Successful completion of a pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP); or
- Approval by the board of pharmacy.
Rule making related to care facility pharmacy practice
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 10, “Controlled Substances,” and Chapter 23, “Long-Term Care Pharmacy Practice,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.301, 124.306, 124.308, 155A.2, 155A.13, 155A.15, 155A.21, 155A.27, 155A.28, 155A.33, 155A.35 and 155A.36.Purpose and Summary Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.7(2), the Board conducted an overall review of Chapter 23 of the Board’s administrative rules. These amendments update language for consistency, remove redundancy, combine and condense rules where appropriate, and clarify prescription requirements for controlled substances to be consistent with federal regulations. The amendment in Chapter 10 updates a cross reference.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3511C. The Board received numerous comments related to several amendments. Comments were received in opposition to the requirements that a pharmacy’s policies and procedures include policies related to automatic stop orders and methods to ensure that drug containers are labeled properly and are not in a state of disrepair. The Board rejected these comments as the rule simply requires that the pharmacy have a policy related to these areas, but does not direct what that policy says. One comment suggested that the Board change the term “care facility” to “care center,” but the Board declined to make this change as other chapters of administrative rules use the term “care facility.” One comment proposed to expand the authority of care facilities to administer all vaccinations pursuant to physician-approved facility policy, without a patient-specific medication order. The administration of influenza or pneumococcal immunizations in a care facility pursuant to facility policy and absent a patient-specific medication order is specifically authorized in Medicare regulations. Medicare regulations do not authorize such administration of all immunizations in this manner. The Board made changes to three amendments based on the comments it agreed with. Rule 657—23.3(124,155A), related to patient freedom of choice, is further amended to defer to the rules of the Department of Inspections and Appeals with regard to the patient’s right to choose a physician and pharmacy when residing in a care facility. Subrule 23.9(3) is further amended to clarify that an agent agreement between a nurse in a care facility and a prescribing practitioner for the purpose of the transmission of a prescription specifically applies to the transmission of a controlled substance prescription in compliance with guidance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Subrule 23.21(2) is further amended to better describe a pharmacy’s role and responsibility in operating a DEA-compliant collection receptacle in a care facility.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 657—10.28(124) as follows:657—10.28(124) Schedule II medication order. Schedule II controlled substances may be administered or dispensed to institutionalized patients pursuant to a medication order as provided in 657—subrule 7.13(1) or rule 657—23.18(124,155A)657—23.9(124,155A), as applicable. ITEM 2. Amend 657—Chapter 23, title, as follows:LONG-TERM CAREFACILITY PHARMACY PRACTICE ITEM 3. Rescind rule 657—23.1(155A) and adopt the following new rule in lieu thereof:657—23.1(155A) Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter is to identify the minimum standards for licensed pharmacies in this state providing pharmacy services to care facilities. ITEM 4. Rescind rule 657—23.2(124,155A) and adopt the following new rule in lieu thereof:657—23.2(155A) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Authorized collection program" means a program administered by a registrant that has modified its registration with DEA to collect controlled substances for the purpose of disposal. Federal regulations for such programs can be found at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal. "Care facility" "facility" means:- A facility licensed by the Iowa department of inspections and appeals under Iowa Code chapter 135C or 135H;
- A hospital-based long-term care unit certified under 42 CFR, Part 483, Subpart B;
- An inpatient hospice certified under 42 CFR, Part 418;
- A group living facility wherein health care-related services are provided by the facility; or
- A health care facility registered with the board under Iowa Code chapter 124.
- ProvidingDispensing drugs pursuant to a medication order for an individual resident,that are properly labeled for that resident, as addressed in rule 657—22.1(155A) or 657—23.13(124,155A)and packaged in a manner consistent with the facility’s established drug delivery system and in compliance with applicable board rules for the drug delivery system.
- Dispensing drugs for residents of long-term care facilities consistent with the drug distribution system described in the facility’s policies and procedures.
- 3Affixing labels to each container of drugs for residents in long-term care facilities, in compliance with rule 657—22.1(155A),657—Chapter 22 or rule 657—6.10(126,155A),657—23.13(124,155A), or 657—23.14(124,155A).
- 4Maintaining records of all transactions of the long-term care pharmacy as may be required by law and maintaining accurate control over and accountability for all drugs and prescription devices.
- 5Complying with a drug recall procedure, established pursuant to rule 657—8.3(155A), that protects the health and safety of residents including immediate discontinuation of any recalled drug or device and subsequent notification of the prescriber and director of nursing of the facility.
- 6Providing 24-hour emergency service either directly or by contract with another pharmacy.
- 7Reviewing patient profiles to ensure the appropriateness of therapy for that resident and the compatibility of the drug and dosage for that resident when processing new medication orders.Conducting prospective drug use review pursuant to rule 657—8.21(155A) and subrule 23.5(1).
- 8Providing sufficient and accurate information to facility staff regarding the appropriate administration and use of all dispensed drugs and devices.
- 9Communicating with the consultant pharmacist and the facilitystaff regarding concerns and resolution thereof.
- Methods used to dispense and deliver drugs and devices to the facility in a timely fashion;.
- Proper notification to the facility when a drug or device is not readily available;.
- Proper labeling requirements to meet the needs of the facility and which are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations;.
- Appropriate drug destruction or return of unused drugs, or both, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
- An automatic stop order policy to ensure that drug orders are not continued inappropriately.
- Methods to ensure that all discontinued, outdated, deteriorated, or improperly labeled drugs and all containers with worn, illegible or missing labels are disposed of so as to render them unusable and protected from unauthorized possession or use.
- a. Name of drug;
- b. Dose;
- c. Name of ordering prescriber;
- d. Name of resident;
- e. Date and time of administration to resident;
- f. Identification of individual administering;
- g. Documentation of destruction, return to the pharmacy, or other disposition of all unused portions of single doses including the signatures of two individuals, at least one of whom is a licensed health care professional.
Rule making related to synthetic opioids, opioid analgesic, and precursor substances
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 10, “Controlled Substances,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 124.201.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.201, 124.301 to 124.308 and 124B.2.Purpose and Summary These amendments temporarily schedule 13 synthetic opioids and one opioid analgesic in Schedule I of the Iowa Uniform Controlled Substances Act, subjecting those substances and anyone in possession of those substances to the requirements and penalties relating to Schedule I controlled substances. These amendments also add one precursor substance to the list of precursor substances subject to the controls, requirements, and penalties of Iowa Code chapter 124B.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 28, 2018, as ARC 3701C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Adopt the following new paragraphs 10.39(2)"aa" to 10.39(2)"am": aa. N-(2-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)propionamide. Other names: ortho-fluorofentanyl or 2-fluorofentanyl. ab. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenyltetrahydrofuran-2-carboxamide. Other name: tetrahydrofuranyl fentanyl. ac. 2-methoxy-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacetamide. Other name: methoxyacetyl fentanyl. ad. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacrylamide. Other names: acryl fentanyl or acryloylfentanyl. ae. Methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers. Other names: FUB-AMB, MMB-FUBINACA, AMB-FUBINACA. af. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers. Other name: cyclopropyl fentanyl. ag. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylpentanamide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: valeryl fentanyl. ah. N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)butyramide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: para-fluorobutyryl fentanyl. ai. N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)butyramide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: para-methoxybutyryl fentanyl. aj. N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)isobutyramide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: para-chloroisobutyryl fentanyl. ak. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylisobutyramide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: isobutyryl fentanyl. al. N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylcyclopentanecarboxamide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: cyclopentyl fentanyl. am. N-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-methoxy-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)acetamide, its isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers. Other name: ocfentanil. ITEM 2. Adopt the following new subrule 10.39(3): 10.39(3) Amend Iowa Code section 124.204(2) by adding the following new paragraph: be. MT-45 (1-cyclohexyl-4-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperazine). ITEM 3. Adopt the following new rule 657—10.42(124B):657—10.42(124B) Additional precursor substances. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 124B.2(2), the list of precursor substances identified in Iowa Code section 124B.2(1) is amended by adding the following new paragraph: ab. Alpha-phenylacetoacetonitrile and its salts, optical isomers, and salts of optical isomers. Other name: APAAN. [Filed 5/29/18, effective 7/25/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3861CPharmacy Board[657]Adopted and FiledRule making related to service program registration
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 11, “Drugs in Emergency Medical Service Programs,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 124.302.Purpose and Summary This amendment removes the requirement that service programs obtain registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as DEA does not currently have a registration category in Iowa for such programs.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3507C. The Board received one comment in support of the amendment. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 11.3(1) as follows: 11.3(1) Medical director-based service program. In a medical director-based service program, CSA and DEA registrations shall be obtained for each primary program sitein the name of the medical director. CSA and DEA registrations shall be obtained prior to procurement of any controlled substances for use in the service program. Separate registrations for program substations shall not be required. In a medical director-based service program, thea CSA and DEA registrationsregistration shallalso be issuedobtained in the name of the service program, shall secondarily name the medical director, and shall be issued for the address of the service program’s primary program site. [Filed 5/29/18, effective 7/25/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3862CPharmacy Board[657]Adopted and FiledRule making related to telepharmacy delivery drivers
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 13, “Telepharmacy Practice,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 155A.6B and 155A.13.Purpose and Summary This amendment allows a telepharmacy to utilize the services of a delivery driver when that individual is registered as a pharmacy support person. The amendment only authorizes the individual to engage in delivery activities and not in the entirety of other nontechnical functions for which a pharmacy support person is authorized.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3508C. The Board received two comments in opposition to the general concept of telepharmacy sites providing delivery service, an activity which is not prohibited in the Iowa Code or newly created in this amendment. One comment was received in support of the amendment. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 13.8(7) as follows: 13.8(7) Prohibited activities. In the physical absence of a pharmacist, the following activities are prohibited: a. Practice of pharmacist-interns or pharmacy support persons at the telepharmacy site, except that a pharmacy support person may deliver prescriptions to patients outside the telepharmacy site but may not engage in prescription delivery or any other activities at the telepharmacy site. b. Advising patients regarding over-the-counter products unless that advice is communicated directly by a pharmacist to the patient. c. Dispensing or delivering prescription medications packaged by a technician into patient med paks unless an on-site pharmacist has verified the drugs in the patient med paks. d. Tech-check-tech practice. e. Compounding, unless an on-site pharmacist has verified the accuracy and completeness of the compounded drug product. f. All judgmental activities identified in rule 657—3.23(155A) that a pharmacy technician is prohibited from performing in the practice of pharmacy. [Filed 5/29/18, effective 7/25/18][Published 6/20/18]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/20/18.ARC 3863CPharmacy Board[657]Adopted and FiledRule making related to centralized prescription filling and processing
The Board of Pharmacy hereby amends Chapter 18, “Centralized Prescription Filling and Processing,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.301, 124.306, 124.308, 155A.13 and 155A.28.Purpose and Summary Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.7(2), the Board completed an overall review of this chapter of administrative rules. These amendments clarify records requirements, update language to be consistent with other Board rules, and remove redundancies that exist in other applicable chapters of Board rules. These amendments also remove the implication that central fill pharmacies can only enter into agreements with pharmacies that are in good standing.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 20, 2017, as ARC 3512C. The Board received two comments related to this rule making. One comment was in support of the Board’s review of this chapter. The second comment did not provide specific concerns related to the amendments but rather provided suggested alternate language. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on May 23, 2018.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 657—Chapter 34.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 July 25, 2018. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 657—18.3(155A) as follows:657—18.3(155A) General requirements. 18.3(1) Essential qualifications. An originating pharmacy may outsource prescription drug filling to a central fill pharmacy or prescription drug order processing to a central processing pharmacy provided the pharmacies: a. Have the same owner or have entered into a written contract or agreement, which is available for inspection and copying by the board or its authorized agent, that outlines the services to be provided and the responsibilities and accountabilities of each pharmacy in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; and b. Share a common electronic file or have appropriate technology to allow access to sufficient information necessary or required to perform the contracted functions. 18.3(2) Legal compliance. An originating pharmacy, a central fill pharmacy, and a central processing pharmacy shall comply with all provisions applicable to the pharmacy contained in federal and state laws, rules, and regulations to the extent applicable for the specific filling or processing activity and these rules, including but not limited to the following: a. Each pharmacy located within Iowa shall maintain Iowa pharmacy licensure and, if the pharmacy dispenses controlled substances, the pharmacy shall maintain DEA and Iowa controlled substances registrations. b. Each pharmacy located outside Iowa shall maintain Iowa nonresident pharmacy licensure in addition to the licensure requirements of the pharmacy’s home state. c. Each pharmacist providing centralized prescription drug order processing or filling functions as an employee or agent of a central processing or central fill pharmacy located within Iowa shall maintain active licensure to practice pharmacy in Iowa. d. Pharmacies shall comply with Iowa board rules relating to the duties that must be performed by a pharmacist. e. Pharmacies shall comply with Iowa requirements for supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support persons. 18.3(3) Originating pharmacy responsibility. Except as specifically provided by this subrule, the originating pharmacy shall be responsible for all dispensing functions as the term “dispense” is defined in rule 657—18.2(155A). An originating pharmacy contracting only for centralized filling shall retain responsibility for all processing functions, and an originating pharmacy contracting only for centralized processing shall retain responsibility for all filling functions. a. A mail order pharmacy engaged in the centralized filling of prescription drug orders may deliver a filled prescription directly to the patient and shall not be required to return the filled prescription to the originating pharmacy. b. A central fill or a central processing pharmacy that shares a common central processing unit with the originating pharmacy may perform prospective drug use review (DUR) pursuant to rule 657—8.21(155A). Only a pharmacist shall perform the DUR; the, and such review shall not be delegated to a pharmacy technician, registered nurse, or other pharmacy support person. The pharmacist performing the DUR shall document in the shared patient record all concerns, recommendations, observations, and comments resulting from that review. The pharmacist at the originating pharmacy shall utilize the DUR notes in counseling the patient pursuant to rule 657—6.14(155A). 18.3(4) Central fill label requirements. The label affixed to the prescription container filled by a central fill pharmacy on behalf of an originating pharmacy shall include the following: a. A unique identifier indicating that the prescription was filled at the central fill pharmacy; b. Serial number (a unique identification number of the prescription) as assigned by the originating pharmacy; c. The name, address, and telephone number of the originating pharmacy; d. The name of the patient or, if such drug is prescribed for an animal, the species of the animal and the name of its owner; e. The name of the prescribing practitioner; f. The date the prescription is filled by the central fill pharmacy; g. The directions or instructions for use, including precautions to be observed; h. Unless otherwise directed by the prescriber, the name, strength, and quantity of the drug dispensed. (1) If a pharmacist selects an equivalent drug product for a brand name drug product prescribed by a practitioner, the prescription container label shall identify the generic drug and may identify the brand name drug for which the selection is made, such as “(generic name) Generic for (brand name product)”. (2) If a pharmacist selects a brand name drug product for a generic drug product prescribed by a practitioner, the prescription container label shall identify the brand name drug product dispensed and may identify the generic drug product ordered by the prescriber, such as “(brand name product) for (generic name)”; i. The initials or other unique identification of the pharmacist in the originating pharmacy who performed drug use review and transmitted the prescription drug order to the central fill pharmacy. ITEM 2. Amend subrule 18.5(2) as follows: 18.5(2) Exception. The provisions of this rule do not apply to a patient in a facility, such as a hospital or long-term care facility, where Iowa law requires that drugs be administered to the patient by a health care professional. ITEM 3. Amend rule 657—18.10(155A) as follows:657—18.10(155A) Policy and procedures. Manual maintained. Pursuant to rule 657—8.3(155A), a policy and procedure manual relating to centralized filling or centralized processing activities shall be maintained at all pharmacies involved in centralized filling or centralized processing and shall be available for inspection and copying by the board or anits authorized agent of the board.Manual contents. The manual shall:- a. Outline the responsibilities of each of the pharmacies;
- b. Include a list of the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and all license and registration numbers of the pharmacies involved in centralized filling or centralized processing;and
- d. Include, but not necessarily be limited to, policies and procedures for: