DAR File No. 39740

This rule was published in the October 1, 2015, issue (Vol. 2015, No. 19) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Environmental Quality, Air Quality

Rule R307-104

Conflict of Interest

Notice of Proposed Rule

(New Rule)

DAR File No.: 39740
Filed: 09/15/2015 08:43:11 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of the rule is to satisfy Section 128(a)(2) of the federal Clean Air Act.

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule incorporates by reference Section 67-16-7. This section of the Utah Code requires public employees to disclose conflicts of interest that may arise in regard to regulated entities.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

  • Section 19-2-1011
  • Section 19-2-104

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

  • Adds Utah Code Section 67-16-7, published by Utah Legislative Research and General Council, 1989 General Session

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, the state budget is not impacted by the rule.

local governments:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, local government is not impacted by the rule.

small businesses:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, small businesses are not affected by the rule.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, other persons are not affected by the rule.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, there will be no additional compliance costs for affected persons.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The rule places no obligations on anyone other than public employees with potential conflicts. Also, the rule is already part of the Utah State Code. Therefore, the new rule will have no fiscal impact on businesses.

Alan Matheson, Executive Director

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

Environmental Quality
Air QualityRoom Fourth Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Ryan Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4419, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at rstephens@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:

11/02/2015

This rule may become effective on:

12/03/2015

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

RULE TEXT

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-104. Conflict of Interest.

R307-104-1. Conflict of Interest.

For the purpose of meeting the conflict of interest provision required under 42 U.S.C. 7428 (a)(2), Utah Code 67-16-7, as amended by Chapter 147, 1989 General Session, is incorporated by reference.

 

KEY: conflict of interest, Clean Air Act

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2015

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-1-201; 19-2-104

 


Additional Information

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Ryan Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4419, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at rstephens@utah.gov.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.