No. 31717: R438-13. Rules for the Certification of Institutions to Obtain Impounded Animals in the State of Utah

DAR File No.: 31717
Filed: 07/16/2008, 12:15
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:

Sections 26-26-1 to 26-26-7 charges the Department of Health to enable the proper execution of Title 26, Chapter 26, for controlling the humane use of animals obtained from impound establishments for the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases; the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical, and biological sciences; and the testing, improvement, and standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals, and drugs.

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 establishes requirements for institutions seeking certification to obtain animals from establishments maintained for impounding animals seized by lawful authority. The rule allows makes available to institutions a source of animals that may be used in research, for the good of public health, at a reasonable cost. 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
Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Laboratory Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

David Mendenhall at the above address, by phone at 801-584-8470, by FAX at 801-584-8501, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director