No. 33893 (5-year Review): Rule R70-910. Registration of Serviceperson for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices

DAR File No.: 33893
Filed: 08/05/2010 11:02:18 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 Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is authorized to make and enforce rules necessary to administer and enforce Title 4, Chapter 9. This authorization is combined with an adoption of the Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of National Conference on Weights and Measures in Handbook 130, Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality, National Institute of Standards and Technology Servicepersons and Service Agencies for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices, for the registration of servicepersons and service agencies in the state. Rule R70-910 is simply the codification of Handbook 130 with modifications deemed necessary to implement the Act.

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 were received.

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

This rule requires individuals involved in this service to be able to demonstrate competence and utilize equipment that has been certified. This ensures the companies that are employing these services that the individuals are licensed to perform this critical work. 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:

Agriculture and Food
Regulatory Services
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Brett Gurney at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7158, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Richard Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

08/05/2010

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