No. 40081 (5-year Review): Rule R651-222. Muffling Requirements  

  • DAR File No.: 40081
    Filed: 01/07/2016 02:47:01 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:

    The statute authorizes the State Parks Board to promulgate rules relating to the muffling of vessels in Section 73-18-11: "The board shall adopt rules for the regulating of muffling devices on all vessels."

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

    The Division has not received any written comments in support or opposition of this rule. Prior to the adoption of this rule there were numerous complaints about loud boats; now, there are no complaints.

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

    Many motorboats have as much or more horsepower than the average car. If these motors were not muffled properly, our waterways would become noisy and undesirable for many outdoor recreationists. Also, wildlife and sensitive habitat areas would be adversely affected by excessively loud boats. 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 RecreationRoom 116
    1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Effective:

    01/07/2016

    Authorized by:

    Fred Hayes, Director


Document Information

Effective Date:
1/7/2016
Publication Date:
02/01/2016
Type:
Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation
Filed Date:
01/07/2016
Agencies:
Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Authorized By:
Fred Hayes, Director
DAR File No.:
40081
Summary:

The Division has not received any written comments in support or opposition of this rule. Prior to the adoption of this rule there were numerous complaints about loud boats; now, there are no complaints.

CodeNo:
R651-222
CodeName:
{40727|R651-222|R651-222. Muffling Requirements}
Link Address:
Natural ResourcesParks and RecreationRoom 116 1594 W NORTH TEMPLESALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154
Link Way:

Tammy Wright, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov

AdditionalInfo:
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online. The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2016/b20160201.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version. For questions regarding the content or ...
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R651-222. Muffling Requirements.