Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Section R651-215-10

River Flat Water Areas

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 33730
Filed: 06/14/2010 08:50:38 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The river running community requested the Division take a look at the designated flatwater section of the boating rules and make changes as recommended by a committee consisting of staff and representatives of the river running committee.

Summary of the rule or change:

The current title of this rule is not clear. It is recommended that the wording be changed to reflect the proposed changes in R651-215-9(4). (DAR NOTE: The proposed amendment to Section R651-215-9 is under DAR No. 33725 in this issue, July 1, 2010, of the Bulletin.)

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 73-18-8

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated cost of savings to this rule change as it is for clarification purposes only.

local governments:

No cost or savings. It is for clarification purposes only.

small businesses:

This rule change is for clarification purposes only. There is no cost or savings to small business.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

No fiscal impact to anyone. The change is for clarification purposes only.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

None. The change is for clarification purposes.

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

No fiscal impact.

Michael 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:

• 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

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:

08/02/2010

This rule may become effective on:

08/09/2010

Authorized by:

Fred Hayes, Acting Operations Deputy Director

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-215. Personal Flotation Devices.

R651-215-10. [River Flat Water Areas]Designated Flatwater River Sections .

(1) On the Green River:

(a) from Red Creek Camp below Red Creek Rapids to the Indian Crossing Boat Ramp;

(b) from 100 yards below Taylor Flats Bridge to the Utah/Colorado state line in Browns Park;

(c) within Dinosaur National Monument, from the mouth of Whirlpool Canyon to the head of Split Mountain Gorge;

(d) from the mouth of Split Mountain to Jack Creek in Desolation Canyon; and

(e) from the Green River Diversion Dam below Gray Canyon to the confluence with the Colorado River.

(2) On the Colorado River:

(a) from the Colorado/Utah state line to the Westwater Ranger Station;

(b) from Big Hole Canyon in Westwater Canyon to Onion Creek;

(c) from Drinks Canyon, mile 70, to the confluence with the Green River; and

(d) after the last active rapid in Cataract Canyon.

(3) On the San Juan River, after the last active rapid prior to Lake Powell.

 

KEY: boating, parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [November 3, 2008]August 9, 2010

Notice of Continuation: February 13, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-18-8