Iowa Administrative Code

or otherwise control shoreline property. This rule authorizes issuance of a Class II dock permit to a governmental entity for docks authorized by that entity to extend from public land owned or controlled by the entity. A Class II permit may include all docks and hoists authorize…

authorized by Class I or Class II permits shall require a Class III dock permit. In determining whether to issue a Class III permit for a private dock or to condition the permit by denying an application in part, the department shall apply the following criteria: 16.6(1) A Class …

Class IV permit for a commercial dock or to condition the permit by denying an application in part, the department shall apply the following criteria: 16.7(1) A Class IV permit shall require docks or hoists to be in compliance with requirements in rule 571—16.3(461A,462A), except…

This rule provides certain exceptions to length limits, hoist limits and platform size limits for docks and hoists that lawfully existed before the effective date of the limits. Criteria for exceptions to offset requirements are separately listed in subrule 16.8(2). Exceptions un…

II, Class III or Class IV permit shall be provided in writing and may grant the permit, grant the permit with specific conditions, or deny the permit. If the decision is to deny the permit or to issue a permit with specific conditions that deny the application in part, the writte…

land, barge fleeting, and permitting of sand and gravel removal in order to protect public and private rights and interests in public waters of the state of Iowa under the jurisdiction of the commission; to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and to protect fish and wildl…

fleeting in order to protect public and private rights and interest in public waters of the state of Iowa under the jurisdiction of the commission. 17.10(1) Applicability. This rule is applicable to all public waters under the jurisdiction of the commission except that portion of…

removal of sand and gravel from state-owned lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the department and the rules associated with the holding of a permit. 17.11(1) Permit applications. Applications for permits must be accompanied by an application for a sovereign lands permit p…

“Commission” means the natural resource commission. “Deadman” means an anchor buried in the upland adjacent to a fleeting area. “Department” means the department of natural resources. “Director” means the director of the department of natural resources or the director’s designee.…

shall submit an application to the department on forms provided by the department. [ARC 7895C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

concerning whether the application complies with applicable criteria in these rules, a lease will be presented to the commission for further consideration. Upon approval of the commission, the lease will be presented to the executive council for final consideration. Permits will …

lease or permit fee shall be adjusted on a cumulative basis by the percentage of the Consumer Price Index annual rate for the previous year for the Midwest Urban Region, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. This change in fee will be applied when…

lease or permit no less than six months prior to its expiration or risk loss of operator’s right to the area. The appropriate application fee must accompany the application documents. A lease or permit shall remain in force during the processing of an application for renewal, inc…

concerning leases under this chapter, except as set forth in rule 571—17.8(461A) and subrule 17.10(9). A commission decision whether or not to recommend a lease or a particular condition of a lease is final agency action, subject to the right of an applicant or other affected per…

if a permit or lease holder fails to fulfill the obligations under the permit or lease in a timely and proper manner, or if a permit or lease holder violates any of the terms and conditions of the permit or lease. Termination proceedings shall be in compliance with Iowa Code chap…

following guidelines are for the purpose of expediting the administration of applications for lease and use of land under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission, excepting those lands leased for agricultural purposes, commercial concession agreements, and agreements …

Administrative Code. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 22. [Filed 1/9/87, Notice 11/5/86—published 1/28/87, effective 3/4/87] [Filed emergency 9/2/88, after Notice of 7/27/88—published 9/21/88, effective 9/2/88]

meaning: “At retail” means to dispose of a vessel to a person who will devote it to a consumer use. “Beam or width” means the transverse distance between the outer sides of the boat at the widest point excluding handles and other similar fittings, attachments, and extensions. “Ca…

chapter 462A. [ARC 7897C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

and stated in the certificate of origin. 20.3(1) Date of transfer. 20.3(2) Invoice number that covers the transfer of this particular vessel. 20.3(3) Name and complete address of dealer to whom the boat is being transferred. 20.3(4) Trade name and model of vessel. 20.3(5) Model y…

20.4(1) Upon sale of a vessel, the dealer shall complete the first assignment information required on the reverse of the certificate of origin. 20.4(2) The dealer shall deliver the certificate of origin to the purchaser along with a bill of sale or receipt showing that the person…

20.5(1) The purchaser shall utilize the information contained on the certificate of origin to complete the information required on the application for vessel title. 20.5(2) The purchaser shall surrender the certificate of origin to the county recorder upon applying for a vessel t…

20.6(1) The county recorder shall verify that the information contained in the application and the certificate of origin correspond and shall utilize that information so far as possible in issuing the vessel title. 20.6(2) The county recorder shall retain the certificate of origi…

furnishing to the county recorder a manufacturer’s certificate of origin. [ARC 7897C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 462A.3, 462A.77 and 462A.79. [Filed 4/15/88, Notice 12/2/87—published 5/4/88, effective 6/8/88] [Filed 3/14…

the state of Iowa, thereby providing recreational opportunities to the public. Utilization of habitat leases provides practices that are essential to successful wildlife habitat management and vegetation management and reduces associated operating expenses. [ARC 7898C, IAB 5/1/24…

“Cash rent” means an agreed-upon sum of money to be paid to the department. “Crop share” means a sum of money to be paid to the department based upon the value of an agreed- upon portion of the harvested crop at the local market price on the date the crop is harvested. “Crop year…

jurisdiction so as to protect and enhance natural resources and to provide public use opportunities. Generally accepted farming practices will be followed so long as they are commensurate with good resource management practices. All leases shall be in writing. 21.3(1) Agricultura…

21.4(1) Beginning farmers program. This program shall be implemented in accordance with Iowa Code section 456A.38. 21.4(2) Establishing annual lease payments. Iowa Code section 456A.38(3)“d” provides criteria the department uses to determine lease payment amounts, including, but …

in the program, or no beginning farmer is found qualified to participate in the program for a given lease, the following procedures shall be followed by the department in administering the habitat lease program. 21.5(1) Advertising for bids. A notice advertising for bids shall be…

department habitat leases entered into pursuant to rule 571—21.4(456A) or 571—21.5(456A). 21.6(1) Final approval of award. All awards of leases shall be approved by the director. Additionally, awards of all leases on sovereign land shall be subject to approval by the state execut…

to public hunting, while providing grant funds to create, manage, and enhance wildlife habitat. [ARC 7899C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

22.2(1) Have land in Iowa that already contains wildlife habitat or be willing to allow development of wildlife habitat; 22.2(2) Enter into an agreement with the department; and 22.2(3) Allow public access for hunting without charge on at least 40 acres. [ARC 7899C, IAB 5/1/24, e…

pursuant to rule 571—22.2(456A,483A). 22.3(1) Applications. Applications must be submitted on forms furnished by the department. Landowners will be notified in writing within 30 days of submission of an application whether they have been accepted into the program. 22.3(2) Project…

22.4(1) The commission shall enter into an agreement with approved landowners to carry out the purposes of this program. 22.4(2) Enrolled lands are subject to game management area hunting rules as contained in 571—Chapter 51. Access and boundary signs shall be placed and maintain…

an agreement or terminates the agreement early, the landowner shall reimburse the state a prorated amount of the value of wildlife habitat improvement work completed on the property divided by the entire agreement period multiplied by the unfulfilled years of the agreement, e.g.,…

allotments of wildlife habitat stamp revenues to local entities. These funds must be used specifically for the acquisition of whole or partial interests in land from willing sellers for use as wildlife habitats, and the development and enhancement of wildlife lands and habitat ar…

23.10(1) Grant amount. Grant recipients will be paid 75 percent of all eligible costs incurred on a project up to the amount of the grant unless otherwise specified in the project agreement. 23.10(2) Project billings. Grant recipients shall submit billings for reimbursements or c…

its administration of a project, particularly relating to all incurred costs and direct or indirect income from other sources that normally would have been paid to the previous landowner resulting from a purchase agreement or other title transfer action. A copy of the county’s au…

stamp fund assistance passes from the control of the grantee or is used for other purposes that conflict with the project purpose, it will be considered an unlawful use of the funds. The department shall notify the local entity of any such violation. 23.12(1) Remedy. Funds used u…

moneys available at any time will be determined by revenues received by the department. Final stamp sales for each calendar year will be determined by July 1 of the following year. 23.2(1) Local share. Funds available for local entities shall be specified in the department’s budg…

totaling less than $3,000 (total project cost—$4,000) will be considered. [ARC 7900C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

unless it is specifically approved by the commission, or the applicant has received a written waiver of retroactivity from the director, prior to its initiation. A project shall not be eligible for cost sharing unless public hunting and trapping will be allowed; however, the revi…

23.5(1) Form. Applications shall be submitted on forms provided by the department. 23.5(2) Time of submission. The department shall publish on its website the date and time for submitting a funding proposal, providing at least 90 days’ notice. Applications must be submitted to th…

23.6(1) Review and selection committee. a. A review and selection committee, hereinafter referred to as the committee, composed of one person appointed by the director to represent the department and designated by the director as chairperson and four persons appointed by the dire…

semiannually at the next following commission meeting. The commission may accept or reject any application recommended for funding. [ARC 7900C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

funds are available, to increase or decrease project scope or to increase or decrease project costs and fund assistance. Project changes must be approved by the selection committee and then by the director prior to their inception. Amendments to increase project costs and fund as…

commenced within six months of the date upon which the grantee is notified that the project is approved, or at another date agreed upon by both parties. Failure to do so may be cause for termination of the project and cancellation of the grant by the commission. Each project will…

“Fund” means the bluffland protection revolving fund established in Iowa Code section 161A.80A. “State-owned lands” means lands in which the state holds the fee title through acquisition and lands in which the state holds title by virtue of its sovereignty, including the beds of …

be free of encumbrances, unless approved by the director on the recommendation of the attorney general. Loan applicants shall submit an abstract of title to lands to be purchased with loans from the fund for examination by the attorney general prior to issuance of any loan. [ARC …

available on the department’s website. [ARC 7901C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]