File No. 33724

This notice was published in the July 1, 2010, issue (Vol. 2010, No. 13) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Rule R651-223

Vessel Accident Reporting

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33724
Filed: 06/08/2010 10:35:01 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:

Section 73-18-13 states the duties of operator involved in accident -- notification and reporting procedures -- use of accident reports -- giving false information as misdemeanor. Subsection 73-18-13(3)(a) states the board shall adopt rules governing the notification and reporting procedure for vessels involved in accidents. Subsection 73-18-13(3)(b) states that the rules shall be consistent with federal requirements. The statute authorizes the board to adopt rules for Vessel Accident Reporting. These rules are consistent with federal law governing vessel accidents. The Division is required to report all boat accidents occurring in Utah to the United States Coast Guard using the requirements set forth in federal law and adopted in our rules.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Division has not received any comments from interested persons concerning this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Complying with federal boat accident reporting criteria as adopted in this rule is one of the requirements that qualifies the State of Utah for annual boating safety grants from the United States Coast Guard. Utah receives in excess of $1,000,000 a year from these grants to help fund statewide boating safety programs. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

  • Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director

Effective:

06/08/2010


Additional Information

The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2010/b20100701.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 Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov.