DAR File No. 32338

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-636

Procedures for Application to Receive Funds From the Zion National Park Restricted Account

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 32338
Filed: 01/29/2009, 12:56
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this new rule is to put into rule the provisions of H.B. 348 (2008 General Session) that authorizes a Zion National Park special group license plate. This creates a Zion National Park special group license plate for Zion National Park support programs through the Division of State Parks and Recreation. The bill grants the Division of State Parks and Recreation rulemaking authority to make rules establishing a procedure for an organization to apply for funds in the Zion National Park Support Programs Restricted Account. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 348 (2008) is found at Chapter 201, Laws of Utah 2008, and was effective 10/01/2008.)

Summary of the rule or change:

H.B. 348 took effect 10/1/2008. Because Utah State Parks and Recreation is involved with this bill and the support programs through the division, a rule is being established that will define the process and procedures for the public.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63-11-17

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

An annual $25 donation is made by applicants to the Division of State Parks and Recreation for Zion National Park support programs. This is a new rule, therefore, no amount can be determined at this time.

local governments:

This is a state involved program with a federal park, therefore, no anticipated cost or savings for local government.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

No effect on small businesses, and applicants will purchase a new license plate for an annual fee of $25.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

No compliance cost as only applicants who choose to have the new Zion National park Special Group License Plate will pay $25 when they apply for the plate.

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

There will be no fiscal impact by this rule on businesses. Michael R. Styler, Executive Director

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

Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

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:

03/17/2009

This rule may become effective on:

03/24/2009

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)

R651. Natural Resources. Parks and Recreation.

R651-636. Procedures for Application to Receive Funds From the Zion National Park Restricted Account.

R651-636-1. Rulemaking Authority.

UCA, Section 63-11-67(6c), states that in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules providing procedures and requirements for an organization to apply to the division to receive a distribution, under Subsection (5).

 

R651-636-2. Restricted Account.

This rule, as stated in H.B. 348, which enacted 63-11-17 Utah Code Annotated 1953, (2008 General Session), and that supports the Zion National Park Support Programs Restricted Account, provides procedures and process to obtain a special license, and indicates those who may be issued a special group license plate and the categories which apply.

 

R651-636-3. Application Process.

In order to receive funds from the Zions National Park Restricted Account, an applicant must be listed in a category found in Section 41-1a-422. The division shall receive and distribute voluntary contributions collected under Section 41-1a-422 in accordance with Section 63-11-67.

 

R651-636-4. Distribution Requests.

All distribution requests shall include the following documentation:

1. A signed and approved Zion National Park Donation Request form.

2. A signed copy of any agreement(s) and/or amendment(s) to agreements with Zions National Park.

3. In conjunction with Zions National Park and the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), an audit review of each project may be requested and performed by DNR or Utah State Parks and Recreation staff.

 

R651-636-5. Application Review and Approval.

The Division of State Parks and Recreation will review and approve applications for disbursement of funds from the Restricted Account that is set up for receiving donations from those who are granted a Zion National Park Special Group License Plate.

 

KEY: parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: March 24, 2009

Authorizing and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63-11-67; 41-1a-422