No. 42067 (5-year Review): Rule R23-6. Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing of State Owned Facilities Rules and Regulations

DAR File No.: 42067
Filed: 09/07/2017 10:15:25 AM

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:

This rule implements Subsections 63A-5-103(1)(f) and 63A-5-206(8). It is the purpose of this rule to ensure that state-owned facilities be life cycle cost effective. To achieve this objective, Value Engineering and Life Cycle Cost Analysis is to be used in the facility design process by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM).

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.

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

This rule is authorized under Subsection 63A-5-103(1)(e), which directs the Building Board to make rules necessary for the discharge of the duties of DFCM. It provides and clarifies purpose, authority, definitions, scope, special exemption procedures, methodology, application, and responsibilities for DFCM. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Administrative Services
Facilities Construction and Management
Room 4110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Cecilia Niederhauser at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3261, by FAX at 801-538-9694, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

09/07/2017

Authorized by:

Jim Russell, Director

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