DAR File No. 30746

Health, Center for Health Data, Vital Records and Statistics

R436-17

Review and Approval of Research Requests

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30746
Filed: 11/21/2007, 04:53
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 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. Section 26-2-22 authorizes the state registrar to approve the use of vital records information for statistical or medical research. Section 26-2-22 authorizes the state registrar to approve the use of vital records information for statistical or medical research.

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 R436-17 establishes a standard process and requirements for the state registrar to use in approving research requests for vital records. The rule provides an objective and standardized basis for assessing research requests, balances the information needs of researchers with the privacy rights of individuals, and provides a method of appeal for researchers whose requests are denied. 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