No. 37874 (5-year Review): Rule R918-4. Using Volunteer Groups and Third Party Contractors for the Adopt-a-Highway and Sponsor-a-Highway Litter Pickup Programs

DAR File No.: 37874
Filed: 08/01/2013 03:07:41 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:

Section 72-1-201 directs that the Utah Department of Transportation shall, "in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make policy and rules for the administration of the department, state transportation systems, and programs". In this case, a rule is required by Section 63G-3-201 because guidelines are needed for the management of the Adopt-a-Highway and Sponsor-a-Highway programs, and those guidelines impact groups of people external to the Utah Department of Transportation.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

This rule was substantially amended on 03/12/2012 at which time language governing Sponsor-a-Highway programs was added. No comments regarding the rule have been received, either subsequent to that date or in the four years prior.

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

Inasmuch as the Adopt-a-Highway and Sponsor-a-Highway programs need clear guidelines for their operation and management, and inasmuch as these programs involve the participation of persons and groups external to the Utah Department of Transportation, their governing guidelines need to take the form of an administrative rule, and not internal agency policy. 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:

Transportation
Operations, Maintenance
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Carlos Braceras, Executive Director

Effective:

08/01/2013

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