No. 41767 (5-year Review): Rule R920-4. Special Road Use or Event

DAR File No.: 41767
Filed: 06/08/2017 02:56:14 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 required by and enacted under the authority of Subsection 72-1-212(2) and Sections 72-1-201 and 41-6a-1111. Subsection 72-1-212(2) expressly requires the Department of Transportation to make rules governing the issuance of a special use permit to maintain public safety and serve the needs of the traveling public. Section 72-1-201 provides that the Department shall maintain state transportation systems that are safe, reliable, environmentally sensitive, and serve the needs of the traveling public, commerce, and industry. Section 72-1-201 also requires the Department to establish standards and procedures regarding the technical details of administration of the state transportation systems as established by statute and administrative rule. Section 41-6a-1111 allows bicycle racing events on a highway under certain conditions approved by the Department.

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 from interested persons received during and since the last five-year review, but there was a complete rewrite of the rule in January 2016.

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 continue in order to keep in place the procedure and criteria for granting special use permits on public highways to maintain public safety and serve the needs of the traveling public. Additional policy reasons supporting the rule are stated in Subsections R920-4-1(1) and (2).

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

Transportation
Operations, Traffic and Safety
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• James Palmer at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4000, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

06/08/2017

Authorized by:

Carlos Braceras, Executive Director

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