DAR File No. 31591

Transportation, Administration

R907-40

External Relations

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 31591
Filed: 06/18/2008, 12:08
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is repealed because it no longer serves a substantial purpose.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule is repealed in its entirety.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 72-1-201 and 72-1-204

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The information-sharing principles outlined in Rule R907-40 are already addressed in other parts of statute, rule, and department policy. As a result, the repeal of Rule R907-40 will have no substantive effect on the state budget.

local governments:

The information-sharing principles outlined in Rule R907-40 are already addressed in other parts of statute, rule, and department policy. As a result, the repeal of Rule R907-40 will have no substantive effect on local government.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

The information-sharing principles outlined in Rule R907-40 are already addressed in other parts of statute, rule, and department policy. As a result, the repeal of Rule R907-40 will have no substantive effect on small businesses or persons other than businesses.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The information-sharing principles outlined in Rule R907-40 are already addressed in other parts of statute, rule, and department policy. As a result, the repeal of Rule R907-40 will have no substantive effect on affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This repeal will have no fiscal impact on businesses. John Njord, Executive Director

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

Transportation
Administration
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5998

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Maureen Short at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at maureenshort@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

09/02/2008

This rule may become effective on:

09/09/2008

Authorized by:

John R. Njord, Executive Director

R907. Transportation, Administration.

[R907-40. External Relations.

R907-40-1. Informing Citizens, Government Agencies, Nondiscrimination.

The citizens of the State of Utah shall be kept informed by the Office of Community Relations of the plans and programs of the Utah Department of Transportation and the Department's progress in accomplishing these plans and programs.

Other government agencies, officials, interested citizens and citizen groups affected by the Department's plans and programs shall be informed and consulted with through the Office of Community Relations to insure a high degree of coordination by all parties interested in the development of Utah's highway system.

Particular effort shall be taken by the Office of Community Relations to notify and involve minority groups. The Department shall insure that its programs do not have the purpose or effect of excluding persons from or denying them the benefits of departmental programs on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, age or disability.

 

KEY: public information, government information resources

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 1987

Notice of Continuation: November 4, 2003

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-1-201; 72-1-204]