No. 34353 (5-year Review): Rule R651-206. Carrying Passengers for Hire  

  • DAR File No.: 34353
    Filed: 01/11/2011 09:49:04 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 statute authorizes the State Parks Board to promulgate rules relating to carrying passengers for hire in Subsection 73-18-4(1)(d): "The Board may promulgate rules regulating vessel operators who carry passengers for hire and outfitting companies."

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

    One letter has been received that relates to this rule. The letter was in reference to the content of the material in our study guide for the Captain's and Guide test. The letter neither supported or opposed the rule, but made suggestions for improving the testing process.

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

    There are over 90 outfitting companies and over 1,700 boat captains and guides licensed in the State of Utah. Customers of water-based outfitting companies deserve the assurance that the vessels they have hired are seaworthy and that operators who they have trusted their lives with have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide a safe and enjoyable voyage. Therefore, this rule should be continued. The Division has updated all tests and study guides, as well as moved the testing process online utilizing university testing centers around the state.

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

    Natural Resources
    Parks and Recreation
    1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director

    Effective:

    01/11/2011


Document Information

Effective Date:
1/11/2011
Publication Date:
02/01/2011
Filed Date:
01/11/2011
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Parks and Recreation
Authorized By:
Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director
DAR File No.:
34353
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R651-206. Carrying Passengers for Hire.