No. 42249 (5-year Review): Rule R614-2. Drilling Industry

DAR File No.: 42249
Filed: 10/19/2017 10:04:00 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:

Title 34A, Chapter 6, establishes the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division for the purposes of: 1) preserving human resources by providing for the safety and health of workers; and 2) providing a coordinated state plan "as effective as" the Federal OSHA program. Subsection 34A-6-105(1)(c) authorizes the Labor Commission to make all necessary and reasonable rules to implement Title 34A, Chapter 6.

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 this 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 is necessary to establish specific safety and health standards in the drilling industry and related services. 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:

Labor Commission
Occupational Safety and Health
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Christopher Hill at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6113, by FAX at 801-530-6390, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Cameron Ruppe at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6898, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

10/19/2017

Authorized by:

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

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