No. 32092: R651-633. Special Closures or Restrictions

DAR File No.: 32092
Filed: 10/30/2008, 10:33
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:

Section 63-11-17 instructs the board to make rules regarding operation and safety in all state parks in Utah, establish use or access restrictions within state parks, provide for public safety, and preserve the peace within state parks.

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.

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

This rule deals with safety for the public, protection of the state parks, areas to be closed to the public for certain periods or indefinitely, and the reasons for such restrictions. No person shall be in a closed area or participate in a restricted activity which has been posted by the park manager to protect public safety or park resources. 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:

Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)