No. 33724 (5-year Review): Rule R651-223. Vessel Accident Reporting  

  • DAR File No.: 33724
    Filed: 06/08/2010 10:35:01 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 73-18-13 states the duties of operator involved in accident -- notification and reporting procedures -- use of accident reports -- giving false information as misdemeanor. Subsection 73-18-13(3)(a) states the board shall adopt rules governing the notification and reporting procedure for vessels involved in accidents. Subsection 73-18-13(3)(b) states that the rules shall be consistent with federal requirements. The statute authorizes the board to adopt rules for Vessel Accident Reporting. These rules are consistent with federal law governing vessel accidents. The Division is required to report all boat accidents occurring in Utah to the United States Coast Guard using the requirements set forth in federal law and adopted in our rules.

    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 Division has not received any comments from interested persons concerning this rule.

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

    Complying with federal boat accident reporting criteria as adopted in this rule is one of the requirements that qualifies the State of Utah for annual boating safety grants from the United States Coast Guard. Utah receives in excess of $1,000,000 a year from these grants to help fund statewide boating safety programs. 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:

    Natural Resources
    Parks and Recreation
    1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director

    Effective:

    06/08/2010


Document Information

Effective Date:
6/8/2010
Publication Date:
07/01/2010
Filed Date:
06/08/2010
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Parks and Recreation
Authorized By:
Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director
DAR File No.:
33724
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R651-223. Vessel Accident Reporting.