No. 30318: R602-2. Adjudication of Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Claims

DAR File No.: 30318
Filed: 08/15/2007, 09:02
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 34A-1-104 authorizes the Labor Commission to conduct adjudicative proceedings to resolve workers' compensation and occupational disease claims. Sections 34A-1-104 and 34A-2-802 also authorize the Commission to adopt rules to carry out its adjudicative functions.

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 during the last five-year review period.

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

As part of the Commission's continuing responsibility to administer a system for adjudication of workers' compensation and occupational disease claims, it is necessary for the Commission to establish procedures for pleadings and discovery, standards for use and compensation of medical panels, as well as standards for awarding attorney's fees and evaluating settlement agreements. 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:

Labor Commission
Adjudication
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Richard M. Lajeunesse at the above address, by phone at 801-536-7928, by FAX at 801-530-6333, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner