DAR File No. 30622

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-2

Air Medical Services Rules

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30622
Filed: 10/26/2007, 09:47
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:

This rule is established under Section 26a-8-105. This provision directs the department to permit ambulances and emergency response vehicles, and establish application, submission, and procedural requirements for licenses, designations, certificates, and permits.

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 have been no written comments received during the past five years related to this rule.

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

This rule is established under Title 26a, Chapter 8. This rule establishes air ambulance standards which promote and protect the health and safety of the people of this state. The department currently licenses 11 air ambulance service agencies under the guidance of this rule. Without this rule, these agencies would no longer be regulated or licensed. 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
Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Floyd Scott Westbroek at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9304, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at fwestbro@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director