DAR File No. 38053
This rule was published in the November 1, 2013, issue (Vol. 2013, No. 21) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Transportation, Preconstruction
Rule R930-1
Intallation of New Mailboxes and Correction of Nonconforming Mailboxes
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Repeal)
DAR File No.: 38053
Filed: 10/10/2013 08:56:06 AM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule is being repealed because its provisions will be included in the proposed repeal and reenactment of Rule R930-6, Access Management. (DAR NOTE: The proposed repeal and reenactment of Rule R930-6 is under DAR No. 38052 in this issue, November 1, 2013, of the Bulletin.)
Summary of the rule or change:
This rule is being repealed in its entirety and its provisions added to Rule R930-6.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 72-3-102
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
local governments:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to local government because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
small businesses:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to small businesses because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no anticipated compliance costs for affected persons because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
There is no anticipated fiscal impacts on businesses because the provisions of this rule are being moved to Rule R930-6.
Carlos Braceras, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
TransportationPreconstruction
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5998
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 cwnewman@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
12/02/2013
This rule may become effective on:
12/09/2013
Authorized by:
Carlos Braceras, Executive Director
RULE TEXT
R930. Transportation, Preconstruction.
[R930-1. Installation of New Mailboxes and Correction of
Nonconforming Mailboxes.
R930-1-1. Authority.
(1) This rule is allowed under Utah Code Ann. Section
72-7-102.
R930-1-2. Definitions.
(1) "State Highway" in this rule is defined in
Utah Code Ann. Section 72-3-102.
(2) "Mailbox" means a box, approved by the
United State Postal Service, at or near a dwelling or building
which holds the occupants' mail.
R930-1-3. Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this rule is to provide:
(a) a procedure for installation of new
mailboxes;
(b) for the correction of nonconforming
mailboxes.
R930-1-4. When Mailboxes are on Highway Right of Way.
(1) All new mailboxes placed on State highways shall be
constructed by the owner in conformance with current standards
and regulations of the Utah Department of Transportation and
United States Postal Service.
(2) Existing mailboxes which do not conform to this rule
shall be removed or altered by the owner to conform to the
standards of this rule.
(3) The following provisions shall govern installation of
new mailboxes and correction of nonconforming mailboxes:
(a) Mailbox supports that are deemed nonconforming and
hazardous by the Utah Department of Transportation region
director shall be reconstructed and replaced at the owner's
expense. The following criteria shall be used to determine
nonconformity:
(i) Mailbox supports of wood with over 25 square inches
(16,000 square millimeters) cross sectional area;
(ii) Mailbox supports of metal shapes, if the supports
are over 3.5 inches (89 millimeters) in greatest dimension or on
pipe of over two inches (50 millimeters) diameter.
(b) Mailboxes and supports which are improperly located,
in poor repair, and detract from the appearance of the highway,
or if any part of the mailbox is closer than the shoulder of the
road or over 50 inches (1.25 meters) high, shall be considered as
nonconforming and shall be reconstructed or replaced at the
owner's expense.
(c) All new mailboxes placed on State highways shall be
constructed in conformance with Standard Drawings 725-1 and
725-1A of the Utah Department of Transportation's Standard
Drawings for Road and Bridge Construction, which is hereby
adopted and incorporated by reference.
(d) The Utah Department of Transportation's region
permits officer shall:
(i) keep mailbox owners informed of current standards and
regulations for mailbox installations on State highways;
(ii) conduct field checks of mailbox installations to
insure compliance with standards and regulations;
(iii) notify the owner in writing of any nonconforming
mailbox installation, which writing shall require the owner to
correct any deficiencies within 30 days of receipt of the
writing;
(iv) if owner fails to comply with the notice, removes
the mailbox and delivers it onto the property of the
owner.
KEY: postal service
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 1987
Notice of Continuation: November 1, 2011
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-3-102;
72-3-102]
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Christine Newman at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4026, by FAX at 801-965-4338, or by Internet E-mail at cwnewman@utah.gov.