No. 31962: R907-64. Longitudinal and Wireless Access to Interstate Highway Rights-of-Way for Installation of Telecommunications Facilities

DAR File No.: 31962
Filed: 09/18/2008, 04:32
Received by: NL

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 is enacted under Section 72-7-108. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is given the responsibility to manage and control highway right-of-ways. The ability to control telecommunications in the right-of-ways is part of UDOT's responsibility.

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 written comments have been received during and since the last five-year review of the rule.

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

This rule allows the Department to better control what transpires within the state's highway right-of-ways. 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:

Transportation
Administration
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Maureen Short at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director