No. 41894 (5-year Review): Rule R982-405. Energy Assistance:Program Benefits

DAR File No.: 41894
Filed: 07/06/2017 10:53:47 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:

The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq., as amended, and its accompanying regulations, 45 CFR 96.80 et seq., provide grants to the states for subsidies for certain low-income individuals and households in need of assistance in paying their home energy costs. In response, the Utah Legislature has passed the Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program Act, Section 35A-8-1401 et seq., which authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to administer the HEAT Program in accordance with the above-cited federal authorities. Section 35A-8-1403 specifically authorizes the Department to make rules setting forth the eligibility criteria for the HEAT Program.

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 comments have been received during the last five years.

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

The rule sets standards for when and how HEAT Program benefits may be paid. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Workforce Services
Administration
140 E BROADWAY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Nathan White at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9647, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

07/06/2017

Authorized by:

Jon Pierpont, Executive Director

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