DAR File No. 38238

This notice was published in the February 1, 2014, issue (Vol. 2014, No. 3) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Technology Services, Administration

Rule R895-4

Sub-Domain Naming Conventions for Executive Branch Agencies

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 38238
Filed: 01/14/2014 09:59:35 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 issued by the Chief Information Officer under the authority of Section 63F-1-206 of the Technology Governance Act, and in accordance with Section 63G-3-201 of the Utah Rulemaking Act. The Division may issue a rule to provide for standards related to websites operated by or on behalf of an executive branch agency.

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

No written comments were received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule.

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 provides the following features to the State of Utah and its agencies: 1) the ".gov" sub-domain identifier is controlled by the Federal .gov domain registrar, thereby protecting state interests; 2) the State of Utah, Chief Information Officer's (CIO) office is responsible for issuance of all "utah.gov" sub-domains, further protecting the integrity of the identifier; 3) the "utah.gov" identifier offers immediate recognition to constituents for developing credibility and confidence through a consistent interface; and 4) the "utah.gov" sub-domain simplifies constituent access to state agency services.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Technology Services
Administration
Room 6000 STATE OFFICE BUILDING
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Stephanie Weiss at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3284, by FAX at 801-538-3622, or by Internet E-mail at stweiss@utah.gov

Effective:

01/14/2014

Authorized by:

Mark VanOrden, Executive Director and CIO


Additional Information

More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2014/b20140201.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Stephanie Weiss at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3284, by FAX at 801-538-3622, or by Internet E-mail at stweiss@utah.gov.