No. 37425 (5-year Review): Rule R436-4. Delayed Registration of Birth

DAR File No.: 37425
Filed: 03/21/2013 10:43:54 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:

Sections 26-2-8, 26-2-14.1, 26-2-14.2, and 26-2-19 provide minimal guidance on the process of creating delayed birth, still birth, and delayed still birth records, as well as transmitting records to the state office from the local offices. While the statutes authorize these processes, they do not provide enough guidance regarding the proofs needed for establishment of a delayed record other than they should be determined by rule.

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.

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

The rule allows the Office of Vital Records and Statistics to outline the minimum thresholds of proofs needed for the establishment of a delayed record-birth or stillbirth. Office experience with the requirements for federal identity documents (such as passports) as well as, fraud detection/prevention has led to stratification of proofs for births depending on the age of the applicant. Stillbirth certificate rules are based on CDC/ACOG definitions of stillbirth and are meant to allow for best data collection possible on causes of death. 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:

Health
Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Janice Houston at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6262, by FAX at 801-538-7012, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Rex Olsen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9498, by FAX at 801-536-0940, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Janice Houston, Director

Effective:

03/21/2013

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