On December 21, 2012, the Division of Administrative Rules rolled out a newly designed web site. This new look is part of a department-wide effort. Thanks to UII for their design work.
Please visit http://www.rules.utah.gov/ and use the “Contact Us” link to provide us with feedback.
The Utah State Bar Administrative Law Section is hosting a lunch to discuss Utah administrative rules. The title for this event is “Administrative Rules: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”.
Those wishing to attend MUST register in advance. Register ONLINE, by email to sections@utahbar.org, or by fax at 801-531-0660 by October 8th. Please include your name and bar number on all registrations.
UPDATE 4/10/2013: The Utah State Bar has redesigned its website. It appears that all of the section pages have been removed.
On June 15, 2012, the Division of Administrative Rules made minor changes to its home page. Based on feedback, the Division added links that allow agencies to quickly access frequently used resources directly from the home page.
The Division welcomes feedback about its web site. Please direct recommendations to Ken Hansen (801-538-3777).
It is with sadness that the Division of Administrative Rules notes the passing of Ruth Langheinrich. Ruth worked for the Utah State Archives for 17 years beginning in November 1967. During the last several years of her career with Archives, she served as the coordinator of publications which included the State of Utah Bulletin (predecessor to today’s Utah State Bulletin; rulemaking was under the purview of Archives until 1987).
IBM Selectric Composer
Around 1978, Ruth oversaw a staff of approximately 6 employees who used IBM Selectric Composers — re-keying much of the information submitted for publication — to produce the twice-monthly Bulletin. Between 1978 and 1984, Ruth also oversaw the introduction of computers to produce rulemaking publications. The July 1, 1984, issue of the Bulletin was the last issue for which Ruth was responsible.
Ruth was loyal, dedicated, and personally vested in producing accurate publications for the the citizens of Utah. Her friendly disposition, kind smile, and gentle German accent made her a pleasure to know. Ruth’s efforts, and those of her staff, made Utah’s administrative rules accessible. Thank you, Ruth, for your efforts on behalf of Utah’s citizens.
Ruth Langheinrich’s obituary was published on April 3, 2012 and is available online at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=ruth-langheinrich&pid=156837152&fhid=4563 .
Ruth Langheinrich
Source notes: Picture of IBM Selectric Composer downloaded from http://ibmcomposer.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=62, accessed 4/4/2012. Ruth’s picture downloaded from the obituary, accessed 4/4/2012.
2011 Utah Business Regulation Review
On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the results of a comprehensive review of all of Utah’s business regulations and the release of the report, Utah Business Regulation Review. This report documents the efforts of state agencies’ to respond to the governor’s call to review existing business regulations.
In addition to summarizing agencies’ responses to the Governor’s request, the report also includes an analysis of rules conducted by the Governor’s Office, and feedback from over 100 business associations and over 300 survey responses from individual businesses.
The report is available from the Division of Administrative Rules’ web site at http://www.rules.utah.gov/reports/2011UtahBusinessRegulationReview.pdf .
As part of the announcement, Governor Herbert also signed Executive Order EO/013/2011 entitled “Establishing Effective Oversight Over State Agency Rulemaking”. This order updates requirements found in orders issued in 1979, 1986, and 1988. The order establishes additional procedures for agencies to follow when promulgating rules.
The order:
The full language of the executive order is available online at http://www.rules.utah.gov/execdocs/2011/EO-013-2011.pdf.
The Division of Administrative Rules is relocating its offices. Beginning Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the Division will move its offices from 4120 State Office Building, to 5110 State Office Building. This move will affect three-quarters of the staff. Remaining staff will move at the end of December. The move helps facilitate other reorganizations that have occurred within the Department of Administrative Services.
New Physical Address (after November 29, 2011)
Division of Administrative Rules
Mailing Address
Division of Administrative RulesMain Telephone: 801-538-3764
UPDATE (12/1/2011): The Division of Administrative Rules’ new Fax number (thanks to our colleagues in General Services) is 801-537-9240. Please make certain that any Fax sent to the Division of Administrative Rules includes a cover sheet.
Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011, the Division of Administrative Rules will return to a five-day, eight-hours per day work week. The Division will be open for business Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. As always, because of the Division’s strict publication schedule, please call 801-538-3764 to schedule an appointment if you need to meet with a member of the staff.
This change in schedule is made in compliance with H.B. 328 (2011) and the Governor’s directive. For context, see “Administrative Rules New Office Hours“; Governor Herbert’s December 9, 2009, press release entitled “Governor Extends Four-Day Workweek, Extends Services in Targeted Areas“; and the Legislative Auditor General’s “Report 2010-10: A Performance Audit of the Working 4 Utah Initiative“.
The Division of Administrative Rules gratefully acknowledges the service of two members of the Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee. Rep. Jim Gowans (D, district 21) has served on the committee since 1997. He was first elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1993.
Rep. Jim Gowans (D), District 21
Sen. Brent Goodfellow (D, district 12) served on the committee briefly in 2005, and then was reappointed in 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature as a member of the House of Representatives in 1985.
Sen. Brent Goodfellow (D), District 12
Both will be leaving legislative service as the next Legislature is sworn in. The Division of Administrative Rules acknowledges their combined 42 years of service to the people of Utah and 15 years of service on the Administrative Rules Review Committee. We wish Rep. Gowans and Sen. Goodfellow success in their future endeavors.
With the November 2010 update of the Administrative Code on its website, the Division of Administrative Rules added another Google Custom Search. This feature, available from the Utah Administrative Code page (http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code.htm), permits anyone to search the content of the Utah Administrative Code.
New Google Custom Search feature for the Utah Administrative Code
Back on November 9, the Division added a Google Custom Search that permits searching the Division’s entire website.
Again, the Division gratefully acknowledges Google for making this functionality available. Questions about this search feature may be directed to Ken Hansen at 801-538-3777.
On November 9, 2010, the Division of Administrative Rules added a Google Custom Search to its website. This feature is available from the Division’s home page at http://www.rules.utah.gov/ . It permits anyone to search the Division’s entire website, which includes all rulemaking publications. Content for some publications goes back to 1994.
Administrative Rules Homepage with Google Custom Search
Thanks to Google for making this tool available.
Questions about this search feature may be directed to Ken Hansen at 801-538-3777.