Workforce Services, Employment Development

Rule R986-300

Refugee Resettlement Program

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34062
Filed: 09/08/2010 04:45:27 PM

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 35A-1-104 authorizes the Department of Workforce Services to adopt rules. Subsection 35A-1-104(4) authorizes the Department to establish eligibility standards for its programs. Subsection 35A-3-103(9) directs the Department to provide refugee resettlement services.

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 Department has not received any written comments during the last five years.

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

The rule establishes eligibility for refugee resettlement funds and assistance. As the legislature has directed the Department to provide these services, with federal funding, eligibility criteria are essential to insure the Department is in compliance with federal regulation. 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:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at spixton@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Kristen Cox, Executive Director

Effective:

09/08/2010