Iowa Administrative Code

standards, the airport may submit a proposed corrective action plan that identifies a time period up to six years to bring the airport into compliance. The plan must be reasonable and attainable. The plan is subject to approval by the department, and if approved, the department m…

as follows: 720.6(1) Runways. a. Width. The minimum usable runway width will be 50 feet. b. Marking of paved runways. Marking of paved runways will be in accordance with FAA Circular 150/5340-1M (Standards for Airport Markings) as amended through May 10, 2019. c. Marking of nonpa…

720.7(1) Notice. When an airport ceases operation for any reason, the sponsor must notify the department, destroy the certificate of registration and mark the landing area to clearly indicate that the airport is closed to air traffic. 720.7(2) Marking. All marking indicating a us…

department and who is entitled to a hearing may contest the decision in accordance with 761—Chapter 13. [ARC 8942C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A and sections 328.1, 328.12, 328.19 and 328.35. [Filed 8/3/76, Notice 6/1…

750.1(1) Scope. This chapter establishes the procedures for registration of civil aircraft pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 328. 750.1(2) Contact. Information, instructions, and forms are available from the modal transportation bureau or on the department’s website at www.iowadot.go…

used to determine the number of times the aircraft was previously registered, and a reduction of the registration fee is computed accordingly. “Model year,” except where otherwise specified, means the year of original manufacture or the year certified by the manufacturer. For the…

750.3(1) Registration requirement. A civil aircraft that has an FAA-assigned N number is subject to registration in Iowa unless it is exempt by statute. 750.3(2) Application. a. The owner of an unregistered aircraft is to submit to the department an application for aircraft regis…

fees if the owner submits with the registration application a written, signed explanation of the aircraft’s condition and an estimate of the date when the aircraft will be airworthy. The department will mark the record of the aircraft until the owner notifies the department that …

send a renewal notice to the owner of each registered aircraft. The renewal notice will include the registration fee due for the upcoming registration year and the descriptive data recorded for the aircraft. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 328.20, 328.21, 32…

750.6(1) Aircraft moved into Iowa. The penalty on the registration fee accrues from the first day of the month following 30 days from the date the aircraft is moved into Iowa. 750.6(2) When delinquency extends beyond the current year. When the penalty on a delinquent registration…

certificate, the applicant is to submit reasonable proof of bona fide status as a manufacturer, transporter or dealer. Manufacturer or dealer applicants are to verify that no aircraft have been held in a dealer special certificate inventory for a period of more than three years. …

and sue to collect unpaid fees and penalties. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 328.47 through 328.49. [ARC 8943C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25]

department and who is entitled to a hearing may contest the decision in accordance with 761—Chapter 13. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 17A. [ARC 8943C, IAB 2/19/25, effective 3/26/25] [Filed 7/1/75] [Filed 8/3/76, Notice 6/14/76—published 8/23/76, effective …

800.1(1) Definitions. “Crossing” means the point where the railroad tracks and highway meet at the same location. “Railroad” means persons who own rail facilities or who are responsible for the rail facilities’ operation and maintenance. 800.1(2) Contact information. Questions co…

regulated by the Surface Transportation Board, are to maintain accounts using the generally accepted accounting principles of the financial standards accounting board. The accrual method of accounting is to be used. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 307.12(1)“…

800.3(1) A railroad company submitting an annual report to the Surface Transportation Board under 49 CFR Part 1241 is to submit a copy of this report to the department on or before April 1 following the close of the calendar year. The “State Statistics” report includes: annual da…

subdivision that relates to the speed of a train in an area within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision is subject to department approval according to the following procedure: 800.4(1) The political subdivision is to submit the ordinance/resolution to the department supp…

800.5(1) 49 CFR Part 1152 contains the regulations governing the abandonment and discontinuance of railroad lines and rail transportation under 49 U.S.C. 10903 et seq. This part also contains the regulations and procedures for the acquisition or use of railroad rights-of-way prop…

802.1(1) Accidents or incidents requiring notification. Any accident or incident involving train movement that results in any of the following must be reported within 4 hours of the accident or incident to the department’s traffic management center by telephone at 515.237.3300 (o…

810.1(1) Federal citations. a. The department adopts the following portions of the Code of Federal Regulations concerning railroad track safety standards and heaters in vehicles. (1) 49 CFR Part 213 (July 1, 2025). (2) 49 CFR Section 393.77 (October 1, 2024). b. Copies of the fed…

810.2(1) First aid and medical treatment for railroad employees. a. Railroad employees who are injured in the course of employment are to have reasonable and adequate access to first aid or medical treatment. A railroad or railroad employee shall not: (1) Deny, delay or interfere…

813.1(1) Applicability. a. This chapter implements Iowa Code section 327F.13. b. This chapter applies to railroad companies as well as industries, agricultural cooperatives or other entities that are owners of a railroad track, and this chapter applies to individuals who are owne…

the railroad track where there is an obstruction that falls within the following dimensions: starting at the centerline of track at top of rail and extending 5 feet both sides horizontally and level therewith, thence upward vertically 15 inches, thence upward diagonally to a poin…

813.3(1) A close-clearance warning sign or signs are necessary at all locations where there is close clearance. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all close-clearance locations have warning signs in accordance with this chapter and Iowa Code section 327F.13. 813…

813.4(1) If the owner is provided written notice by an employee, a person working on or near the tracks or a railroad inspector that a location is in need of a close-clearance warning sign, the owner is to investigate and, if warranted, ensure the placement of a warning sign or s…

813.5(1) The owner may request reimbursement from the department for up to $100 per sign for the cost and installation of the close clearance or no clearance ahead warning sign. 813.5(2) To be reimbursed, the owner is to complete Form 291303, “Close-Clearance Warning Sign Certifi…

820.1(1) Purpose. This chapter establishes requirements for use of the safety fund to reimburse railroads for a portion of the maintenance costs associated with active warning devices. 820.1(2) Definitions. “AAR signal unit” means the relative maintenance difficulty value assigne…

820.2(1) Eligible costs of warning devices. The safety fund provides moneys for the annual maintenance costs of active warning devices ordered or agreed to be installed on or after July 1, 1973, as stated in the individual order or agreement. a. Orders or agreements that provide …

the definitions in Iowa Code section 324A.1: “Council” means the statewide transportation coordination advisory council formed in rule 761—910.3(324A). “Emergency transportation” means transportation provided when life, health or safety is in danger, such as ambulance or law enfo…

services are available from the Modal Transportation Bureau, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010; telephone 515.233.7870 or on the department’s website at iowadot.gov/ modes-travel/transit. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.…

910.3(1) Purpose. An advisory council will be formed by the department to assist with implementation of the compliance reviews required by statute. The council will assist in the review of information concerning the transportation operations of providers and advise the department…

910.4(1) Requirement for certification. All providers are required to request a certification of compliance with the transportation coordination mandate of Iowa Code chapter 324A by submitting the certification application form in the Appendix to this rule plus a copy of a certif…

both of the following standards: 910.5(1) All vehicles used for the public transit services it provides or contracts for are insured for $1 million per accident for all hazards or the provider maintains a self-insurance fund adequate to provide equivalent protection. 910.5(2) The…

910.6(1) The provider has not submitted required data upon expiration of either the original submittal deadline or the additional ten-day grace period after written notification of deficiencies in an original submittal. 910.6(2) The provider’s request for certification has been p…

noncompliant activities for more than 30 days shall be subject to the penalties and sanctions specified in Iowa Code section 324A.5(2). 910.7(1) If the department of health and human services purchases services from the noncompliant provider, the department will notify the depart…

910.8(1) If certification is revoked, the department will send a written notice of revocation to the provider. 910.8(2) The affected public transit system, the provider and the department are to meet within ten days after the date of the revocation notice to determine an acceptab…

911.1(1) Purpose. This chapter establishes standards for school transportation services provided by Iowa’s regional transit systems under contract with local schools. 911.1(2) Information. Information and forms may be obtained from the Modal Transportation Bureau, Iowa Department…

must be designed to maximize the safety of student riders and must, at a minimum, meet the following standards. 911.10(1) Passenger loading/unloading. Unless prohibited by law, students transported in vehicles other than school buses must be loaded and unloaded on the same side o…

chapter. In addition: “Bus” means a motor vehicle, excluding a trailer, designed to carry ten or more persons. “School bus” means a bus that complies with all federal motor vehicle safety standards applicable to a school bus. “School transportation service” means transit service …

transit systems must be open to the public. This chapter shall not be construed to restrict the use of these services by any individual fare-paying passenger, in either fixed route or demand response service. [ARC 0220D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

contract with schools, day care providers, after-school program providers or others to provide nonexclusive school transportation service that meets the requirements of this chapter. Exclusive service contracts are prohibited. [ARC 0220D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

911.5(1) Code of Federal Regulations. The department adopts the following portions of the October 1, 2024, Code of Federal Regulations, which are referenced throughout this chapter: a. 49 CFR Part 38, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transpor…

assigned to provide school transportation service. 911.6(1) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing. Each driver is subject to the following testing for drug and alcohol usage as detailed by the FTA in 49 CFR Part 655, including: a. Preemployment testing. b.…

assigned to provide school transportation service. 911.7(1) Vehicle construction. a. Each vehicle must be constructed in compliance with the federal motor vehicle safety standards for that type of vehicle as set forth in 49 CFR Part 571. The capacity rating of automobiles and mul…

service must be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following maintenance practices apply. 911.8(1) FTA drug and alcohol testing of mechanics. With the exception of mechanics providing vehicle maintenance services under contract to a regional transit system-recipient…

transportation service must carry the following safety equipment. 911.9(1) Communication equipment. Each vehicle must be equipped with a two-way radio, cellular telephone, or mobile data terminal tablet capable of emergency communication between the vehicle and the regional trans…

to joint projects with the department that hold substantial promise of accomplishing the following goals: 920.1(1) Development, maintenance and improvement of transit services for the general public and for transportation disadvantaged persons. 920.1(2) Protection of the rights o…

instructions for applying for state transit assistance through an online portal furnished to the transit systems by the department and notify each public transit system in Iowa of the availability. Requests for assistance and questions about application preparation should be dire…

“urban transit system,” apply to this chapter. In addition: “Formula assistance” means state transit assistance appropriations minus funds reserved for special projects. “Operating deficit” means the funding gap remaining after subtracting the passenger revenues from the service’…

920.4(1) Formula projects. A formula project may involve operations assistance, capital assistance, planning or any combination of the three. These projects are developed with input from the appropriate planning agencies and shall ensure public participation and discussion. 920.4…