No. 40086 (5-year Review): Rule R651-802. Scuba Diving

DAR File No.: 40086
Filed: 01/07/2016 03:19:20 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:

Statute authorizes the State Parks Board to regulate water safety on the boating waters of the state in Section 73-18b-1: "The Board of Parks and Recreation may make rules necessary to promote safety in swimming, scuba diving, and related activities on any waters where public boating is permitted."

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 either in opposition or support 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:

It is important for public safety that scuba divers be certified and highly visible and that boaters are directed away from scuba diving activities. 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:

• Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/07/2016

Authorized by:

Fred Hayes, Director

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