No. 30610: R920-2. Traffic Control Systems for Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings

DAR File No.: 30610
Filed: 10/23/2007, 12:06
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 R920-2 is authorized by Subsections 72-1-201(1) and (4), and 72-1-202(b). These sections give the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) the responsibility to maintain safe and reliable state roads and highways and to enact appropriate safety rules. Rule R920-2 specifically adopts safety rules regarding railroad and highway crossings in order to permit safe and efficient operation of railroads and highway traffic and to avoid or eliminate accidents at railroad crossings.

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 R920-2 is an integral part of the safety plan established by UDOT to maintain safe highway travel over railroad crossings. The rule adopts the "Traffic Control Systems For Railroad Highway Grade Crossings" established by the Federal Highway Administration and is designed to reduce and eliminate traffic accidents and fatalities at railroad crossings. This rule is necessary in order for UDOT to maintain safe and reliable state roads as required by Utah law. 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