No. 31681: R651-622. Rock Climbing

DAR File No.: 31681
Filed: 07/07/2008, 08:51
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:

Subsection 63-11-17(1)(b)(ii) states that the board board may establish use or restrictions within state parks and this rule does that. It puts rock climbing into the "have to have" a permit to technical rock climbing. The installation of new or removal of existing, permanently installed rock climbing equipment or hardware is also prohibited without a permit issued by the Division.

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:

With the recreating public numbers increasing every single year, all sports are also increasing and rock climbing is one of the most popular sports; therefore, to be safe and to hold responsible those who participate in this sport, 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:

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]

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)