RulesNews

Timely Adoption of Administrative Rules

Rep. David Clark has opened a bill request for the 2007 General Session entitled "State Agency Timely Adoption of Administrative Rules." Rep. Clark is concerned that some agencies take longer than necessary to promulgate administrative rules necessary to implement bills.

The bill has not yet been drafted. In concept, Rep. Clark's bill will give an agency 12 months to promulgate a rule. If a rule is not promulgated within 12 months, the agency will be asked to appear before the Administrative Rules Review Committee and explain the delay.

Rulemaking Process Training Scheduled for 2006-2007

The Division of Administrative Rules has scheduled rulemaking process seminars for the remainder of 2006 and for 2007. These seminars are intended for those involved in filing rules.

Sessions for new rulewriters:

• Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 9 to noon, 4112 State Office Building;
• Thursday, March 15, 2007, 9 to noon, 4112 State Office Building;
• Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 9 to noon, 4112 State Office Building; and
• Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 9 to noon, 4112 State Office Building.

Sessions for experienced rulewriters:

• Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 1:30 to 3 p.m., 4112 State Office Building; and
• Thursday, March 15, 2007, 1:30 to 3 p.m., 4112 State Office Building;

Seating is limited. Those wishing to attend must RSVP to Sophia Manousakis at smanousa "at" utah.gov no later than two days prior to the date of the seminar. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for these meetings should notify Ms. Manousakis at least three working days in advance of the meeting.

UPDATE: 11/6/2006 -- The Division has rescheduled its training seminars scheduled for 11/7/2006 to 12/19/2006.

A New Look for Rules Online

On October 2, the Division of Administrative Rules unveiled a new design for its web site -- Utah Administrative Rules Online. The redesign was part of a Department of Administrative Services initiative to improve web access to the department.

Agencies will now find resources about the rulemaking process by following the link from the "Agency" button. The "Agency" page includes links to eRules, the Rule Filing Time Frames, and the Division's newsletter -- RulesNews.

Comments and concerns regarding the redesign of the Division's web site should be directed to Ken Hansen (801-538-3777 or khansen "at" utah.gov).