No. 29980: R388-804. Special Measures for the Control of Tuberculosis

DAR File No.: 29980
Filed: 05/29/2007, 03:20
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 Sections 26-6-4, 26-6-6, 26-6-7, 26-6-8, and 26-6-9 of the Utah Communicable Disease Control Act and Title 26, Chapter 6b, Communicable Diseases-Treatment, Isolation and Quarantine Procedures. It establishes standards for the testing, control, and prevention of tuberculosis which is a communicable disease.

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 not been any written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule.

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

The purpose of this rule is to focus the efforts of tuberculosis control on disease elimination. This rule is aimed at all persons who advocate, plan, and work at controlling and preventing tuberculosis in Utah. The standards outlined in this rule constitute the minimum expectations in the care and treatment of individuals diagnosed with, suspected to have, or exposed to tuberculosis. Continuation of the rule is critical to providing a coherent and practical approach to providing significant science-based protection of the population against tuberculosis.

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

Health
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services; HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Control/Refugee Health
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jennifer Brown at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6131, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director