GOPB Policies and Employee Resources - Administrative Rules


	Policies, Rules of Utah Agencies, and Employee Resources		Contact Us: Richard Ellis Director 538-1027 Marvin Dodge Deputy Director 538-1555 Mindy Powers Assistant 538-1027 Hunter Finch GOPB Budget and Policy Analyst 538-1553 Nancy Neilson Receptionist 538-1027 Patsy Buchi Receptionist 538-1027 Fiscal Staff: Jackie Jameson Support Services Coordinator 801 538-1536 Kim Dent Payroll Technician 801 538-1701 Sandy Naegle Financial Officer 801 538-1149
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	Administrative Rules - Regulatory Review Explained The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) performs an Executive Branch review of Administrative Rules as required by the Executive Order of March 22, 1988. That order requires that Agency Directors cooperate with the Governor's Office of Planning & Budget in implementing executive review of administrative rules. Since that time, Governors have felt it necessary to foster a regulatory balance between the people and the people's government. Public concern over regulation continues to be high, and there is a need for rules to be scrutinized by someone other than those who write them. 1. What does GOPB look for in a rule? What purposes are served by departments or agencies in making a rule? What are the impacts on citizens and the business community? What are the legal or liability questions raised by the rule? Are there conflicts or overlaps in policy with other government entities? What is the cost impact on the state budget of a rule? 2. When are proposed rules reviewed? After a rule is filed with the Division of Administrative Rules , a copy comes to GOPB . While rules are usually reviewed within 1-3 weeks, no rules are delayed by this review, thus keeping them on track with agency schedules. Time-frames for publication to implementation can be as short as 46-days. 3. What other things does GOPB do to coordinate rules? GOPB staff work with the Legislative Administrative Rules Review Committee, the Division of Administrative Rules, and other agencies -- to resolve rules conflicts. At their request, GOPB can assist departments and agencies in writing rules. Agencies may also submit drafts to GOPB for research when legal and policy questions arise. Also, since many rule questions involve state laws, GOPB works with legislators to seek statutory clarifications or reforms. 4. Can a public citizen get help with a rule question or problem? Yes! Citizens may request help by contacting: Hunter Finch - Budget & Policy Analyst Governor's Office of Planning & Budget State Capitol Complex - E210 East Office Building Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 - 2210 Phone: (801) 538-1553, FAX: (801) 538-1799 E-MAIL: hfinch@utah.gov 5. Another Executive-Branch source for administrative rule matters is --- The Division of Administrative Rules P.O. Box 141007 Room 4120, State Office Building Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-1007 Phone: (801) 538-3218 FAX: (801) 538-1773 Internet URL: http://www.rules.utah.gov 6. Rules may be found at: http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code.htm (effective rules published in the Utah Administrative Code) http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bulletin.htm (proposed and emergency rules published in the Utah State Bulletin )
	What's New in GOPB: - GOPB has moved to Suite 210 of the Utah State Capitol Complex, East Office Building - The Resource Development Coordinating Committee (RDCC) is back on Capitol Hill, located in the State Office Building, Room 5110