No. 30305: R920-51. Safety Regulations for Railroads

DAR File No.: 30305
Filed: 08/13/2007, 10:49
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 54-4-14 grants the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) the authority for safety functions and railroads in conjunction with federal law. Section 56-2-4 grants UDOT investigatory powers over unsafe railroad equipment.

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:

The rule incorporates federal standards contributing to the safety of the public. 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, Traffic and Safety
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Maureen Short 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:

John R. Njord, Executive Director