No. 33553 (5-year Review): Rule R380-40. Local Health Department Minimum Performance Standards

DAR File No.: 33553
Filed: 04/08/2010 05:57:06 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:

Subsection 26A-1-106(1)(c) provides that: "The department shall establish by rule minimum performance standards for basic programs of public health administration, personal health, laboratory services, health resources, and other preventive health programs not in conflict with state law as it finds necessary or desirable for the protection of the public health." This rule implements this requirement by setting minimum standards for local health departments.

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

No written comments have been received opposing the rule. Meetings are held regularly with local health departments to discuss issues related to this rule.

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

Local Health Officers and the Executive Staff of the Department of Health support continuation of the rule. Compliance with the statutory mandate supports continuation of the rule.

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

Health
Administration
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Doug Springmeyer at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6971, by FAX at 801-538-6306, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

04/08/2010

Authorized by:

David Sundwall, Executive Director

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