No. 42561 (5-year Review): Rule R612-100. Workers' Compensation Rules - General Provisions

DAR File No.: 42561
Filed: 02/08/2018 08:38:13 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:

Section 34A-1-104 is the Utah Labor Commission�s general rulemaking authority provision. Section 34A-2-103 defines who an employer is for workers' compensation purposes, allows for rulemaking, and is referenced as part of our definitions in rule. Section 34A-2-104 defines who an employee is for workers' compensation purposes, allows for rulemaking, and is referenced as part of our definitions in rule. Subsection 63G-4-202(1) outlines the process for agencies to have certain adjudicatory proceeding designated as informal and allows for rulemaking.

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

There have been no written comments received during or since the last five-year review of this rule from interested persons supporting or opposing 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 defines terms, lists all forms used by the Labor Commission, and designates certain proceedings as informal adjudicatory proceedings. As such, this rule is critical to the continued operations of the commission and the administration of the Workers� Compensation Act. 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
Industrial Accidents
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ron Dressler at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6841, by FAX at 801-530-6804, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• 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]

Effective:

02/08/2018

Authorized by:

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

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