No. 29876: R406-202. Eligibility

DAR File No.: 29876
Filed: 04/27/2007, 01:00
Received by: NL

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:

This rule is authorized by Section 26-1-15, which allows the Department of Health to accept federal funds to implement certain programs of the federal government. The Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program is a federally-funded program that the Department of Health administers within the state by meeting the gubernatorial and legislative approval required under this section.

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:

Continuation of the rule is needed to establish WIC eligibility regulations governing the program, with state exceptions as approved by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as required by state and federal law.

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

Health
Community and Family Health Services, WIC Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Linda Abel at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9450, by FAX at 801-538-9440, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director