No. 42719 (5-year Review): Rule R436-17. Review and Approval of Research Requests

DAR File No.: 42719
Filed: 03/21/2018 03:14:49 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:

This rule is authorized by Sections 26-2-3 and 26-2-22, which allows the disclosure of vital records for research purposes if the state registrar is satisfied with the researcher's request.

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 Vital Records and Statistics has not received any written comments since the last five-year review of this rule from interested persons 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:

This rule should be continued because the Department of Health allows disclosure of vital records for research purposes if the criteria found in this rule is satisfied.

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

Health
Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Richard Oborn at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6262, by FAX at 801-538-7012, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

03/21/2018

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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