Iowa Admin. Code r. 801-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 801-1.5 - Iowa Veterans Cemetery

The department shall operate and administer the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in accordance with United States Department of Veterans Affairs' standards.

(1)Operation and maintenance. The cemetery shall be operated and maintained in accordance with national standards set forth in Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 24.

(2)Application for interment. The department shall provide veterans and their eligible dependents with a standardized application for interment at the cemetery. This application is available at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa 50003-3300; the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge, Building A6A, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1824; or online atwww.iowava.org/vetcemetery/index.html.

(3)Eligibility. The department shall make eligibility for interment determinations consistent with Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 24. State residency shall not be considered a component of eligibility.

(4)Appeal rights.

a. Final agency action. Eligibility determinations made by the cemetery director shall be the final decision of the department.

b. Judicial review. Judicial review of the department's decision may be sought in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.19.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 801-1.5

ARC 7825B, IAB 6/3/09, effective 7/8/09