476A.1 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Agency” means an agency as defined in section 17A.2, subsection 1. 2. “Board” means the utilities board within the utilities division of the department of commerce. 3. “Certificate” means a certificate of public convenience, use and necessity issued pursuant to section 476A.6. […]
476A.10 Costs of proceeding. The applicant for a certificate, or an amendment to certificate, shall pay all the costs and expenses incurred by the division in reaching a decision on the application including the costs of examinations of the site, the hearing, publishing of notice, division staff salaries, the cost of consultants employed by the […]
476A.11 Single hearing — judicial review. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 17A: 1. Any proceeding or oral presentation held on an application for a certificate or an amendment to a certificate shall be held in lieu of any other proceeding or oral presentation required for a license or permit necessary for the construction, maintenance or […]
476A.12 Rules. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A necessary to implement the provisions of this subchapter including but not limited to the promulgation of facility siting criteria, the form for an application for a certificate and an amendment to a certificate, the description of information to be furnished by the applicant, the […]
476A.13 Staff assistance — federal preemption. 1. The board may request staff assistance from other federal, state and local agencies, pursuant to chapter 28D, to assist in discharging the responsibilities assigned to the board pursuant to this subchapter. The board may exercise the powers and responsibilities assigned to the board under this subchapter jointly with […]
476A.14 Penalties. 1. Any person who commences to construct a facility as provided in this subchapter without having first obtained a certificate, or who constructs, operates, or maintains any facility other than in compliance with a certificate issued by the board or a certificate amended pursuant to this subchapter, or who causes any of these […]
476A.15 Waiver. The board, if it determines that the public interest would not be adversely affected, may waive any of the requirements of this subchapter. 83 Acts, ch 127, §40; 90 Acts, ch 1252, §47; 2001 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 4, §16, 35, 36
476A.2 Certificate required. 1. Commencing January 1, 1977, a person shall not commence to construct a facility except as provided in section 476A.9 unless a certificate for the facility has been issued by the board. This subchapter shall not apply to persons who prior to July 1, 1976: a. Have acquired a site for a […]
476A.20 Definitions. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §7. See §390.9.
476A.21 Electric power agency — general authority. Transferred to §390.10 through 390.25; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §8 – 23.
476A.22 Electric power agency — authority — conflicting provisions. Transferred to §390.11; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §9 .
476A.23 Issuance of public bonds or obligations — purposes — limitations. Transferred to §390.12; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §10 .
476A.24 Public bonds or obligations authorized by resolution of board of directors — terms. Transferred to §390.13; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §11 .
476A.25 Public bonds or obligations payable solely from agency revenues or funds. Transferred to §390.14; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §12 .
476A.26 Public bonds or obligations — types — sources for payment — security. Transferred to §390.15; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §13 .
476A.27 Public bonds or obligations and rates for debt service not subject to state approval. Transferred to §390.16; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §14 .
476A.28 Public bonds or obligations to be negotiable. Transferred to §390.17; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §15 .
476A.29 Validity of public bonds or obligations at delivery — temporary bonds. Transferred to §390.18; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §16 .
476A.3 Application submitted — review. An application for a certificate or an amendment to a certificate shall be submitted to the board on such forms as the board may prescribe. Copies of the application shall be forwarded to regulatory agencies. Regulatory agencies receiving a copy of the application shall conduct a preliminary review of the […]
476A.30 Public or private sale of bonds and obligations. Transferred to §390.19; 2010 Acts, ch 1018, §17 .
