DAR File No. 44186

This rule was published in the November 15, 2019, issue (Vol. 2019, No. 22) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

Rule R651-633

Special Closures or Restrictions

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 44186
Filed: 11/01/2019 05:17:44 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Dogs are permitted on leash at Dead Horse Point State Park and permitted on the eight miles of hiking trails in the park. These trails offer hikers much better views and more access to overlooks on the rim and no bikes are allowed. There are very few people that hike the mountain bike trails and the separation significantly reduces potential user conflicts. The purpose of this amendment is to make these provisions part of the official administrative rule and to allow for segregated use as it has proven to enhance the visitor experience and provides for greater safety.

Summary of the rule or change:

Dogs are permitted on leash at Dead Horse Point State Park and permitted on the eight miles of hiking trails in the park. These trails offer hikers much better views and more access to overlooks on the rim and no bikes are allowed. There are very few people that hike the mountain bike trails and the separation significantly reduces potential user conflicts. Currently, staff and all park information states that dogs are not permitted on the Intrepid Trail System but this is a park imposed rule, not an official one. The same is true of the hiking only rules on the hiking trails. Allowing dogs on the Intrepid Trail System could be dangerous and it would be difficult to enforce the leash rule. There are several commercial outfitters that guide clients on the trail, and sell it as one of the best beginner, non-motorized single track trails in the Moab area. Segregated use has proven to enhance the visitor experience and provides for greater safety.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

  • Section 79-4-203
  • Section 79-4-304

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

This amendment has no additional fiscal costs or savings to the state budget because it has been unofficially enforced as a park rule for 10 years so no change will take place on the park level. The amendment will provide for greater safety and enhance the visitor experience by segregating use.

local governments:

Local governments are not affected by this amendment. It is only making the rule official as an administrative rule because it has been enforced by the park for 10 years.

small businesses:

Small businesses are not affected by this amendment. It has been unofficially enforced as a park rule for 10 years. The amendment will provide for greater safety and enhance the visitor experience by segregating use. The amendment will enhance the visitor experience and will provide for greater safety.

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

Persons other than small businesses are not affected because it has been unofficially enforced as a park rule for 10 years. The amendment will provide for greater safety and enhance the visitor experience by segregating use.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons as the amendment is to provide for greater safety and enhanced user experiences. It has also been an unofficial park rule for 10 years and requires no costs for compliance.

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

This rule amendment should have minimal to no impact on businesses.

Brian C. Steed, Executive Director

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

Natural Resources
Parks and RecreationRoom 116
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@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:

12/16/2019

This rule may become effective on:

12/23/2019

Authorized by:

Jeff Rasmussen, Acting Director

RULE TEXT

Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*

Fiscal Costs

FY 2020

FY 2021

FY 2022

State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Person

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Costs:

$0

$0

$0





Fiscal Benefits




State Government

$0

$0

$0

Local Government

$0

$0

$0

Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Non-Small Businesses

$0

$0

$0

Other Persons

$0

$0

$0

Total Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0





Net Fiscal Benefits:

$0

$0

$0

 

*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described in the narrative. Inestimable impacts for Non - Small Businesses are described in Appendix 2.

 

Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non - Small Businesses

This rule amendment is not expected to have any fiscal impact on non-small businesses' revenues or expenditures, because the amendment has been in effect as an unofficial park rule for 10 years so there will be no impact in adding this to this rule.

 

The head of Department of Natural Resources, Brian Steed, has reviewed and approved this fiscal analysis.

 

 

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-633. Special Closures or Restrictions.

R651-633-1. Emergency Closures or Restrictions.

No person shall be in a closed area or participate in a restricted activity which has been posted by the park manager to protect public safety or park resources.

 

R651-633-2. General Closures or Restrictions.

Persons are prohibited from being in a closed area or participating in a restricted activity as listed for the following park areas:

(1) Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Motorized vehicle use is prohibited in the non-motorized area of the sand dunes, except for limited and restricted access through the travel corridor;

(2) Dead Horse State Park[- Hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping is prohibited;]

(a) Hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping is prohibited;

(b) Dogs on the Interpid Mountain Bike Trail System are prohibited; and

(c) Bicycling on all Rim Hiking Trails is prohibited unless posted open;

(3) Deer Creek State Park - Dogs are prohibited below high water line and in or on the reservoir except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 62A-5b-104;

(4) Jordanelle State Park - Dogs are prohibited in the Rock Cliff area except for the Perimeter Trail and designated parking areas except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 62A-5b-104;

(5) Snow Canyon State Park -

(a) All hiking and walking in the park is limited to roadways, designated trails and slick rock areas and the Sand Dunes area,

(b) The last half-mile of the Johnson Canyon Trail is closed annually from March 15 through September 14 except by permit or guided walk; this portion of trail is open from September 15 through March 14.

(c) Black Rocks Canyon is closed annually from March 15 to June 30,

(d) West Canyon climbing routes are closed annually from February 1 to June 1.

(e) Dogs are prohibited on all trails and natural areas of the park unless posted open, except for guide or service dogs as authorized by Section 62A-5b-104.

(f) Hang gliding, para gliding and B.A.S.E. jumping is prohibited.

 

KEY: parks

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [July 25, 2017]2019

Notice of Continuation: June 28, 2018

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 79-4-203; 79-4-304; 79-4-501


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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.