No. 31685: R651-627. Swimming

DAR File No.: 31685
Filed: 07/07/2008, 09:05
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)(a)(iii) states that the board may make rules to provide for public safety and preserve the peace within state parks. Swimming, scuba diving, and public health closures are covered in this rule to promote safety for swimmers, and scuba divers only in accordance with the Utah Water Safety Act, Section 73-18b-1, and Rule R651-801, and the posted public health closures by the park manager or other public health agency.

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:

For public safety and health, this rule should be continued as it covers swimming, scuba diving, and public health closures within the state park system.

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)