No. 31686: R651-628. Trails and Walks

DAR File No.: 31686
Filed: 07/07/2008, 09:06
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:

Section 63-11-17 allows rules to be made by the parks board to establish use or access restrictions within state parks. It also provides for public safety by designating areas where activities involving bicycles and motor vehicles may be used; where blocking, restricting, or interfering with normal use of any trail is prohibited; and where persons are required to stay while utilizing trails and walks in the state park system.

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:

For safety of the public and for protection of natural and cultural resources within the state park system, this rule permits activities such as bicycling, roller blading, roller skating, skateboarding, or operating motor vehicles, only on areas specifically designated or posted within the state parks system. Any interference of normal use of any trail is prohibited and persons are required for public safety and protection of natural habitat in the park system to stay on walks and designated trails. 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:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)