No. 30511: R933-5. Utah-Federal Agreement for the Control of Outdoor Advertising.

DAR File No.: 30511
Filed: 10/01/2007, 01:16
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:

Rule R933-5 is authorized by Section 72-7-501 et seq. Rule R933-5 establishes the federal and state agreement regarding the meaning of certain terms used in Section 72-7-501 et seq., and provides the parameters of the legal authority granted to the state under Title I of the Highway Beautification Act. Section 72-7-501 et seq. refers specifically to the rule as a basis for state involvement in the enforcement of Title I and as a required part of the statutory scheme.

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:

Rule R933-5 is an integral part of the legal basis necessary for the state in its efforts to enforce outdoor advertising standards in Utah. Rule R933-5 is not only necessary to maintain and achieve highway beautification, but also plays an important role in highway safety. For example, the rule limits outdoor advertising signs to locations which will not impact highway safety and sets the boundaries for the size and type of sign permitted. Absent this rule, Utah loses ability to control outdoor advertising, to the detriment of the traveling 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
Preconstruction, Right-of-Way Acquisition
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Bruce Garner at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4168, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director