Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-41.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 871-41.1 - [Effective until 1/29/2025] Requests for waiver or variance of rules

Any person may file a request for waiver or variance of an administrative rule of the Workforce Development Department [871], Iowa Administrative Code, by writing a proper request which is received by the Division Administrator, Division of Unemployment Insurance Services, 1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. All requests for waiver or variance of an administrative rule must be in writing and meet all requirements set out in this chapter A request is deemed filed when it is received by the division administrator The agency shall provide the requester with a file-stamped copy of the request if the requester provides the agency an extra copy for this purpose. The request must be typewritten or legibly handwritten in ink and must substantially conform to the following form:

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

(Name of person requesting waiver or variance)

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Request for waiver or variance of (specify rule for which waiver or variance is requested)

The petition must provide the following information:

1. The name and address of the person or entity for whom a waiver or variance is requested.

2. A description and citation of the specific rule for which a waiver or variance is requested.

3. The specific waiver or variance requested, including the precise scope and operative period that the waiver or variance will extend.

4. Relevant facts that the requester believes would justify a waiver or variance. This statement shall include a signed statement from the petitioner attesting to the accuracy of the facts provided in the petition, and a statement of reasons the petitioner believes will justify a waiver or variance.

5. A history of the agency's action relative to the requester

6. Any information regarding the agency's treatment of similar cases, if known.

7. The name, address and telephone number of any person inside or outside state government who would be adversely affected by the grant of the request, or who otherwise possesses knowledge of the matter with respect to the waiver or variance request.

8. Signed release of information authorizing persons with knowledge regarding requests to furnish the agency with information pertaining to the waiver or variance, if necessary.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-41.1