DAR File No. 32339

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-633-2

General Closures or Restrictions

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 32339
Filed: 01/29/2009, 12:57
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to eliminate Subsection R651-633-2(4), Jordan River, as the state no longer owns it. This amendment will also take off unnecessary terms and define others for a clearer understanding of this rule.

Summary of the rule or change:

Jordan River is no longer a state park and will be removed from this rule; also elimination of "to protect nesting raptors." This is to be consistent with other closures. This amendment also updates areas of the contract requiring additional or new information.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 63-11-17

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

When the park closed, the operating budget for Jordan River State Park was taken as part of the budget cut. The operating budget was $120,000.

local governments:

There will be no aggregate cost or savings to local government, since this is entered to update information for state parks.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

No businesses will be affected as there is nothing changing other than taking out what is necessary to make this rule information updated.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

No cost or compliance costs as there are no persons affected by this change. It is to update this rule to comply with accurate information for State Parks.

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

This rule will have no fiscal impact 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 deeguess@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:

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.

R651-633. Special Closures or Restrictions.

R651-633-2. General Closures or Restrictions.

Persons are prohibited from being in a closed area or participating in a restricted activity as listed for the following park areas:

(1) Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Motorized vehicle use is prohibited in the non-motorized area of the sand dunes, except for limited and restricted access through the travel corridor;

(2) Dead Horse State Park - Hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping is prohibited;

(3) Deer Creek State Park - Dogs are prohibited below high water line and in or on the reservoir except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 26-30-2;

[(4) Jordan River State Park - Possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited;

(5)](4) Jordanelle State Park - Dogs are prohibited in the Rock Cliff area except for the Perimeter Trail and designated parking areas except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 26-30-2;

([6]5) Palisade State Park - Cliff diving is prohibited;

([7]6) Red Fleet State Park - Cliff diving/jumping is prohibited; and

([8]7) Snow Canyon State Park -

(a) All hiking and walking in the park is limited to roadways, designated trails and slick rock areas and the Sand Dunes area,

(b) Jenny's Canyon Trail is closed annually from March 15 to June 1,

(c) Johnson's Arch Canyon access is closed annually from March 15 to October 31 by permit or guided walk, the canyon is open from November 1 to March 14.

(d) Black Rocks Canyon is closed annually from March 15 to June 30,

(e) West Canyon climbing routes are closed annually from February 1 to June 1[ to protect nesting raptors].

(f) Dogs are prohibited on all trails and natural areas of the park unless posted open, except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 26-30-2.

(g) Hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping is prohibited.

 

KEY: parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 21, 2006]March 24, 2009

Notice of Continuation: October 30, 2008

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63-11-17[(2)(b)]