No. 38339 (5-year Review): Rule R398-10. Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Retardation Reporting

DAR File No.: 38339
Filed: 03/12/2014 09:23:54 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 establishes reporting requirements for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and mental retardation and related test results in individuals. Family Health and Preparedness, under Subsections 26-1-30(2)(c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), Section 26-5-3, and Section 26-5-4 is authorized to collect and analyze data on reportable health conditions to monitor prevalence of diseases to improve the health of the public. Rule R398-10 identifies Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Retardation (ASD/DD) as reportable conditions.

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

There have been no written comments since the last five-year review of the rule supporting or opposing the rule.

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

The Bureau of Children with Special Health Care Needs continues surveillance of ASD/DD cases in Utah through the Utah Registry of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities Program (URADD). The Bureau needs to continue to collect information on these diagnoses to monitor prevalence to understand and respond to significant increases in the population. 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
Family Health and Preparedness, Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 N MARIO CAPECCHI DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84113

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Rebecca Giles at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6259, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

03/12/2014

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

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