No. 43502 (5-year Review): Rule R392-303. Public Geothermal Pools and Bathing Places  

  • DAR File No.: 43502
    Filed: 02/05/2019 11:49:07 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:

    Rule R392-303 is authorized under Sections 26-1-5, 26-1-30, and 26-15-2. Section 26-1-5 gives the Department of Health (Department) rulemaking authority to carry out the provisions of Title 26, and Subsection 26-1-30(4) charges the Department to create rules to protect the public health or to prevent disease and illness. Subsection 26-1-30(23)(t) specifically charges the Department with creating rules for minimum sanitary standards for the operation and maintenance of swimming pools, public baths, and bathing beaches. This requirement is mirrored in Subsection 26-15-2(2).

    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 Department sought comments from the local health departments in Utah and the facilities operating under this rule. The Department received no comments in opposition to a continuation of Rule R392-303. Comments were received in support of continuation from Wasatch County Health Department, Bear River Health Department, and Central Utah Health Department.

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

    The Department recommends the continuation of Rule R392-303. This rule provides standards for the sanitary operation of a geothermal pool or bathing place, in accordance with statute.

    The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

    Health
    Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
    CANNON HEALTH BLDG
    288 N 1460 W
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Effective:

    02/05/2019

    Authorized by:

    Joseph Miner, Executive Director


Document Information

Effective Date:
2/5/2019
Publication Date:
03/01/2019
Type:
Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation
Filed Date:
02/05/2019
Agencies:
Health, Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
Authorized By:
Joseph Miner, Executive Director
DAR File No.:
43502
Summary:

The Department sought comments from the local health departments in Utah and the facilities operating under this rule. The Department received no comments in opposition to a continuation of Rule R392-303. Comments were received in support of continuation from Wasatch County Health Department, Bear River Health Department, and Central Utah Health Department.

CodeNo:
R392-303
CodeName:
{31507|R392-303|R392-303. Public Geothermal Pools and Bathing Places}
Link Address:
HealthDisease Control and Prevention, Environmental ServicesCANNON HEALTH BLDG288 N 1460 WSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231
Link Way:

Sam LeFevre, by phone at 801-538-6191, by FAX at 801-538-6564, or by Internet E-mail at slefevre@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 https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2019/b20190301.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 ...
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R392-303. Public Geothermal Pools and Bathing Places.