No. 39469 (5-year Review): Rule R495-890. Department of Human Services Conflict Investigation Procedure

DAR File No.: 39469
Filed: 06/29/2015 11:42:07 AM

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 62A-1-110 and 62A-1-111, and Subsection 62A-4a-202.6(4). The definitions contained in Sections 62A-4a-101, 62A-4a-402, and 62A-4a-102 apply to this rule and to the child abuse, neglect, or dependency conflict investigations. The definitions contained in Section 62A-3-301 apply to this rule and to the vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation DHS conflict investigations.

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 were no written comments within the past five years.

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

This rule establishes criteria used to determine when conflict investigations are necessary and who will conduct the investigations. Procedures are clarified. This is required by statute. 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:

Human Services
Administration
Room DHS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MULTI STATE OFFICE BUILDING
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Julene Robbins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Janell Hall at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4143, by FAX at 801-538-4317, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

06/29/2015

Authorized by:

Ann Williamson, Executive Director

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