No. 29806 (Amendment): R651-205-16. Huntington Reservoir

DAR File No.: 29806
Filed: 04/10/2007, 03:06
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to add Huntington Reservoir waters to the others where safety is a concern for the recreating public, by prohibiting the use of motors who have a manufacturer-listed horsepower of 10 or more.

Summary of the rule or change:

On waters in the State of Utah, there are many smaller bodies of water where public safety becomes an issue when higher horsepowered vessels are used. Therefore, in the interest of public safety, this amendment will add another smaller body of water (Huntington Reservoir) to the list of those who allow only motors of less than 10 horsepower.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 73-18-4(1)(c)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

This amendment prohibits use of motors 10 horsepower or above and there is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget with this change.

local governments:

There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government with this change, as it applies to Huntington Reservoir, a small lake in the Manti La Sal National Forest.

other persons:

Those having a motor of 10 or more horsepower will be required to get a motor as required in this amendment, in order to use the waters at many state parks.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Those wanting to use the waters at the named water bodies in Rule R651-205, must comply with the rule and this amendment adding Huntington Reservoir to the list.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

After review, it is found that there is no fiscal impact on businesses. Michael Styler, Executive Director

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:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

05/31/2007

This rule may become effective on:

06/07/2007

Authorized by:

Mary Tullius, Director

RULE TEXT

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-205. Zoned Waters.

R651-205-16. Huntington Reservoir.

The use of motors whose manufacturer listed horsepower is 10 horsepower or more is prohibited.

 

KEY: boating, parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 16, 2005]June 7, 2007

Notice of Continuation: April 18, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-18-4(1)(c)