No. 35711 (5-year Review): Rule R392-400. Temporary Mass Gatherings Sanitation  

  • DAR File No.: 35711
    Filed: 01/20/2012 10:28:23 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:

    This rule is authorized by Subsection 26-1-30(2)(u), which authorizes the Department to adopt rules and enforce minimum sanitary standards for the operation and maintenance of places used for public gatherings.

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

    The Office of Epidemiology has not received any written comments indicating a need to revise the rule, but has received supporting comments from the local health departments indicating a need to continue enforcement statewide of this rule.

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

    Temporary mass gatherings continue to increase. Most events occur at sites that have very limited resources for restrooms, drinking water, and safety. Because of their cost, provisions for sanitation and safety would probably be very limited at those events without this rule that requires them. Even if an organizer were willing to spend the needed money, they need the guidance provided by the rule as to what would be needed for public health and safety. 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:

    Health
    Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
    CANNON HEALTH BLDG
    288 N 1460 W
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    David Patton, Executive Director

    Effective:

    01/20/2012


Document Information

Effective Date:
1/20/2012
Publication Date:
02/15/2012
Filed Date:
01/20/2012
Agencies:
Health,Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services
Authorized By:
David Patton, Executive Director
DAR File No.:
35711
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R392-400. Temporary Mass Gatherings Sanitation.