No. 38670 (5-year Review): Rule R510-104. Nutrition Programs for the Elderly (NPE)

DAR File No.: 38670
Filed: 07/02/2014 03:07:01 PM

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:

The rule is enacted under rulemaking authority granted to the Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services by Section 62A-3-104 and by the Older Americans Act, which requires the maintenance of a nutrition program for the elderly as a condition of the state receiving federal funding.

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:

As stated above, the state is required to create and maintain a nutrition program for the elderly in order to be considered a state unit on aging by the federal government and to continue receiving federal funding. 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:

Human Services
Aging and Adult Services
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Nels Holmgren at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3921, by FAX at 801-538-4395, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

07/02/2014

Authorized by:

Nels Holmgren, Director

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