No. 38108 (5-year Review): Rule R602-6. Procedures Applicable for Approval of Settlement Agreements in Workers' Compensation

DAR File No.: 38108
Filed: 11/08/2013 11:02:10 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:

Subsection 34A-1-104(1) and Section 34A-1-304 authorize the Labor Commission to adopt rules and conduct adjudicative proceedings relating to the administration of the Utah Workers' Compensation Act. Section 34A-2-420 of the Act required the Commission to review all settlement or commutation agreements for workers' compensation claims or occupational disease benefits. It also grants the Commission the discretion to approve such agreements. In order to administer an orderly adjudication system, it is necessary for the Commission to establish the procedural requirements for Commission approval of these agreements.

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 and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons.

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

This rule remains necessary in order to govern the procedural requirements for Commission approval of settlement or commutation 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:

• Heather Gunnarson at the above address, by phone at 801-536-7928, by FAX at 801-530-6333, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

11/08/2013

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

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