Health, Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Services

Rule R392-400

Temporary Mass Gatherings Sanitation

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35711
Filed: 01/20/2012 10:28:23 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:

This rule is authorized by Subsection 26-1-30(2)(u), which authorizes the Department to adopt rules and enforce minimum sanitary standards for the operation and maintenance of places used for public gatherings.

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 Office of Epidemiology has not received any written comments indicating a need to revise the rule, but has received supporting comments from the local health departments indicating a need to continue enforcement statewide 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:

Temporary mass gatherings continue to increase. Most events occur at sites that have very limited resources for restrooms, drinking water, and safety. Because of their cost, provisions for sanitation and safety would probably be very limited at those events without this rule that requires them. Even if an organizer were willing to spend the needed money, they need the guidance provided by the rule as to what would be needed for public health and safety. 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:

• Ronald Marsden at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6191, by FAX at 801-538-6564, or by Internet E-mail at rmarsden@utah.gov

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

01/20/2012