R907-1-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) Authority. Subsection 72-1-201(1)(h) grants the Department authority to make rules for the administration of the Department, state transportation systems, and programs. In addition, Subsection 63G-3-201(2) of the Administrative Rulemaking Act and Subsections 63G-4-102(6) and 63G-4-203(1) of the Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA) authorizes agencies to make rules governing adjudicative proceedings. Finally, Section 57-12-9 grants the Department authority to make rules relating to financial assistance claims under the Utah Relocation Assistance Act, Title 57, Chapter 12 or 42 U.S.C Sections 4601-4655. (2) Purpose. This rule creates procedures the Department follows to initiate, conduct, and review agency actions.