No. 40925 (5-year Review): Rule R477-14. Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace

DAR File No.: 40925
Filed: 10/31/2016 02:08:47 PM

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 Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Rule R477-14 was created in response to the mandates of Section 67-19-34, which requires DHRM to create rules regarding the testing of state employees for the use of controlled substances or alcohol, and disciplinary standards for violating those rules.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

DHRM has received no formal communication in support or opposition of Rule R477-14 in the last five years.

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

DHRM has received no formal communication in opposition to Rule R477-14. It is the opinion of the agency that Rule R477-14 adequately meets the requirements of Section 67-19-34. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Resource Management
Administration
Room 2120 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Greg Hargis at the above address, by phone at 801-891-5680, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

10/31/2016

Authorized by:

Debbie Cragun, Executive Director

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