Terms Used In Iowa Code 476A.3

  • Agency: means an agency as defined in section 17A. See Iowa Code 476A.1
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Board: means the utilities board within the utilities division of the department of commerce. See Iowa Code 476A.1
  • Certificate: means a certificate of public convenience, use and necessity issued pursuant to section 476A. See Iowa Code 476A.1
 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 contents and shall evaluate the application for completeness and compliance with the regulatory agency‘s permit and licensing requirements within a reasonable amount of time.