eRules is the application that state agencies in Utah use to file administrative rules with the Division of Administrative Rules. The new version of eRules went live on July 16, 2009, replacing the original application that has been in operation since September 2001. Rule filers may access the new system by going to http://erules.rules.utah.gov/.
eRules v. 2 functions much like the old version. The Division’s primary reasons for upgrading the system were to replace outdated hardware and software, address bugs that had developed in the old system, and improve security.
The rule forms contain some new fields. The “Aggregate anticipated cost or savings to small business” is now reported in a separate field. Radio boxes associated with each of the “Aggregate anticipated cost or savings” boxes permit the agency to indicate if there is an affect on any of the specifically identified groups. The department head’s comments regarding the impact the rule may have on business is now followed with a box for the department head’s name.
Changes have also been made to the e-mail notifications that the system generates. Specifically, once an agency responds to a request for correction, an e-mail will confirm receipt of the correction.
Documentation and guides for eRules v. 2 are still under development. If you have questions about the application, please call Mike Broschinsky at 801-538-3003, or Nancy Lancaster at 801-538-3218.
The Division welcomes agency feedback about the new system. While great effort has been made to test the new system and identify problems before its release, it is possible that agency filers may experience some problems. If problems occurs, please contact the Division as soon as possible.
The Division gratefully acknowledges the efforts of individuals at the Department of Technology Services who worked very hard to make this application a success.
The release of eRules does not diminish access to regulatory information. The public still has free access to all proposed, emergency, and effective rules through the Division’s regular web site — http://www.rules.utah.gov/ .