DAR File No. 30742

Health, Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics

R436-13

Disclosure of Records

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30742
Filed: 11/21/2007, 04:47
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:

Section 26-1-5 provides that the Department of Health has the power to make rules necessary to carry out the provisions of Title 26. Section 26-2-3 provides that the Department of Health establish a statewide vital records system. The inspection of information in vital records is limited to persons authorized by Section 26-2-22 as having a "direct and tangible" interest. This rule implements the privacy and limited disclosure provisions of the Vital Statistics Act.

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:

Rule R436-13 provides additional clarification on what does and does not constitute a direct and tangible interest. The rule is necessary to protect the confidentiality of vital records by limiting access to those authorized by statute. 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
Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jeff Duncan at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7023, by FAX at 801-538-7012, or by Internet E-mail at jduncan@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director