Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Rule R651-215

Personal Flotation Devices

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34355
Filed: 01/11/2011 01:30:54 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:

The statute authorizes the State Parks Board to promulgate rules relating to the wearing of personal flotation devices in Subsection 73-18-8(1)(d): "The board may require by rule for personal flotation devices to be worn:...."

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 received any written comments in support or opposition of this rule.

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

Our life-jacket-wear rules are designed to provide safety to individuals participating in boating activities where there is an increased risk of falling overboard or being injured. Therefore, this rule should be continued. In many years of collecting boating accident data, the US Coast Guard finds that personal flotation device (PFD) wear has saved a large number of lives and if more persons were required to wear PFDs even more lives would be saved.

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:

• 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:

01/11/2011