Transportation, Operations, Traffic and Safety

Rule R920-51

Safety Regulations for Railroads

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36618
Filed: 08/01/2012 04:31:43 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 under the general rulemaking authority found in Section 72-1-201 and under the specific authority granted the department by Section 54-4-14 regarding safety functions of railroads.

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 from interested persons 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:

This rule should continue in effect so the department can meets its obligation to regulate safety functions of railroads as authorized by Section 54-4-14 and Section 72-1-201 by incorporating federal standards which contribute to public safety.

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:

• Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

John Njord, Executive Director

Effective:

08/01/2012