No. 29867: R380-20. Government Records Access and Management

DAR File No.: 29867
Filed: 04/26/2007, 01:17
Received by: NL

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 26-1-5 and 26-1-17, and Subsections 63-2-204(2) and 63-2-904(2). Section 26-1-5 is the general grant of rulemaking authority given to the Department of Health to implement its responsibilities. Section 26-1-17 is specific rulemaking authority for the administration of the Department, which includes the processing of requests made under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Section 63-2-204 grants government entities authority to specify where and to whom requests for access shall be directed. Subsection 63-2-904(2) grants state administrative departments authority to specify at which level the requirements in GRAMA shall be undertaken.

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.

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

This rule is necessary to allow the Department of Health to continue to efficiently administer its public access to records responsibilities under GRAMA. 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
Administration
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Lyle Odendahl at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6878, by FAX at 801-538-6306, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director