File No. 35367
This notice was published in the November 15, 2011, issue (Vol. 2011, No. 22) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Health, Disease Control and Prevention; HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Control/Refugee Health
Rule R388-804
Special Measures for the Control of Tuberculosis
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 35367
Filed: 10/18/2011 10:54:11 AM
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 establishes standards for the control and prevention of tuberculosis as required by Section 26-6-4, Section 26-6-6, Section 26-6-7, Section 26-6-8, and Section 26-6-9 of the Utah Communicable Disease Control Act and Title 26, Chapter 6b, Communicable Diseases - Treatment, Isolation, and Quarantine Procedures.
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 not been any written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule.
Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:
The purpose of this rule is to focus the efforts of tuberculosis control on disease elimination. This rule is aimed at all persons who advocate, plan, and work at controlling and preventing tuberculosis in Utah. The standards outlined in this rule constitute the minimum expectations in the care and treatment of individuals diagnosed with, suspected to have, or exposed to tuberculosis. Continuation of the rule is critical to providing a coherent and practical approach to providing significant science-based protection of the population against tuberculosis.
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
HealthDisease Control and Prevention; HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Control/Refugee Health
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Cristie Chesler at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9465, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at cchesler@utah.gov
Authorized by:
Jennifer Brown, Bureau Director
Effective:
10/18/2011
Additional Information
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2011/b20111115.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Cristie Chesler at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9465, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at cchesler@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.