DAR File No. 27139

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-633

Special Closures or Restrictions

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27139
Filed: 05/03/2004, 12:23
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:

Section 63-11-17 authorizes the board to make rules governing the use and protection of state parks. In doing so, they may enact appropriate regulations to protect state parks and property from misuse, damage, and to preserve the peace in state parks.

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:

In order to keep safety within the state parks, certain dangerous activities are prohibited. Activities like access to motorized vehicles, alcoholic beverages, dogs on trails, cliff diving and hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping, hiking, walking are prohibited or limited by this rule to maintain the safety of park visitors and the safety and preservation of certain wildlife and canyons. Continuation of this rule will assist the public to by informing them of areas or parks that have been closed or restricted for safety or other purposes.

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

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 deeguess@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Gordon Topham, Deputy Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at deeguess@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.