Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 491 - RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION
Chapter 2 - RULEMAKING AND DECLARATORY ORDERS
Rule 491-2.5 - Public participation
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
(1) Written comments. For at least 20 days after publication of the Notice of Intended Action, persons may submit argument, data, and views, in writing, on the proposed rule. Such written submissions should identify the proposed rule to which they relate and should be submitted to the Racing and Gaming Commission, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa 50321.
(2) Oral proceedings. The commission may, at any time, schedule an oral proceeding on a proposed rule. The commission shall schedule an oral proceeding on a proposed rule if, within 20 days after the published Notice of Intended Action, a written request for an opportunity to make oral presentations is submitted to the commission by the administrative rules review committee, a governmental subdivision, an agency, an association having not less than 25 members, or at least 25 persons. That request must also contain the following additional information:
(3) Conduct of oral proceedings.
(4) Additional information. In addition to receiving written comments and oral presentations on a proposed rule according to the provisions of this rule, the commission may obtain information concerning a proposed rule through any other lawful means deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
(5) Accessibility. The commission shall schedule oral proceedings in rooms accessible to and functional for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who have special requirements should contact the commission at 515.281.7352 in advance to arrange access or other needed services.