No. 39644 (5-year Review): Rule R986-400. General Assistance

DAR File No.: 39644
Filed: 09/03/2015 05:16:33 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 35A-1-303 gives the Department authority to adopt rules governing adjudicative procedures. Section 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department to adopt rules. Section 35A-3-103 directs the Department to administer public assistance programs assigned to the Department. Section 35A-3-401 et seq. authorizes the Department to pay general assistance.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received in the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule is necessary to set eligibility standards for individuals applying for assistance including the need to participate in an employment plan, the penalty for failure to participate and time limits. Without this rule, there would be no standards for administering this program. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Workforce Services
Employment Development
140 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

09/03/2015

Authorized by:

Jon Pierpont, Executive Director

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