Transportation, Motor Carrier, Ports of Entry

Rule R912-8

Minimum Tire, Axle and Suspension Ratings for Heavy Vehicles and the Use of Retractable or Variable Load Suspension Axles in Utah

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34453
Filed: 02/17/2011 02:28:02 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:

This rule is enacted as part of the Department of Transportation's responsibility to provide and preserve a safe transportation system as generally outlined in Section 72-1-201 and more specifically as described in Sections 72-7-404 and 72-7-406.

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

There have been no comments received during and since the last five-year review.

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

Continuation of the rule helps the Department of Transportation fulfill its responsibility to provide and preserve a safe transportation system.

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:

• Linda Barrow at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at lindabarrow@utah.gov

Authorized by:

John Njord, Executive Director

Effective:

02/17/2011