Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-81.8 - Process to add building block chemicals
(1)
General process. The authority may add additional molecules to
the definition of "building block chemical " in rule
261-81.2 (15) pursuant to Iowa
Code section 15.316(3) as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 575. The
authority may initiate the administrative rulemaking process for the addition
of such molecules to this chapter.
(2)
Request to include additional
molecules. Any individual or business may request that an additional
molecule be added to the definition of "building block chemical " by submitting
a written request to the authority . Such requests shall be made in the form
prescribed by the authority and may be submitted to the authority between April
1 and May 1 of each calendar year and October 1 and November 1 of each calendar
year. The authority may adjust these dates under extenuating circumstances and
will provide notice of adjustments on the authority's website .
(3)
Consultation with
experts. Prior to initiating a rulemaking to add molecules to the
definition of "building block chemical " in rule 261-81.2 (15), the authority
shall consult with appropriate experts from Iowa state university, including
but not limited to the Iowa state university center for biorenewable chemicals.
The authority shall conduct an initial staff review of any requests received by
the authority pursuant to subrule 81.8(2). Following the initial staff review,
the authority shall consult with the experts at Iowa state university regarding
the molecules that the authority believes are consistent with the definitions
under this chapter. The experts at Iowa state university shall provide a
written recommendation to the authority indicating which chemicals, in the
experts' opinion, meet the definition of "building block chemical " consistent
with this chapter.
(4)
Initiation of rulemaking proceedings. Following the
consultation and review process set forth in subrule 81.8(3), the authority may
initiate the administrative rulemaking process to amend the definition of
"building block chemical " to add molecules that the authority , in the
authority 's sole discretion, finds to be consistent with the definitions in
this chapter.
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