# Utah Code § 19-2-106: Rulemaking authority and procedure

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_106

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 19-2-106
- **Heading:** Rulemaking authority and procedure
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 19 / Chapter 19-2 / § 19-2-106

## Text

(1) (a) In carrying out the duties of Section 19-2-104, the board may make rules for the purpose of administering a program under the federal Clean Air Act different than the corresponding federal regulations which address the same circumstances if: (i) the board holds a public comment period, as described in Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and a public hearing; and (ii) the board finds that the different rule will provide reasonable added protections to public health or the environment of the state or a particular region of the state. (b) The board shall consider the differences between an industry that continuously produces emissions and an industry that episodically produces emissions, and make rules that reflect those differences. (2) The findings described in Subsection (1)(a)(ii) shall be: (a) in writing; and (b) based on evidence, studies, or other information contained in the record that relates to the state of Utah and type of source involved. (3) In making rules, the board may incorporate by reference corresponding federal regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 19-2-101 § 19-2-101. Policy of state and purpose of chapter -- Support of local and regional programs -- Provision of coordinated statewide program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-102 § 19-2-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-103 § 19-2-103. Members of board -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Per diem and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-104 § 19-2-104. Powers of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-105 § 19-2-105. Duties of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-105.3 § 19-2-105.3. Clean fuel requirements for fleets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_105.3.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-106 § 19-2-106. Rulemaking authority and procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-107 § 19-2-107. Director -- Appointment -- Powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-107.5 § 19-2-107.5. Solid fuel burning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_107.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-107.7 § 19-2-107.7. Water heater regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_107.7.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-108 § 19-2-108. Notice of construction or modification of installations required -- Authority of director to prohibit construction -- Hearings -- Limitations on authority of director -- Inspections authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-109 § 19-2-109. Air quality standards -- Hearings on adoption -- Notice requirements -- Orders of director -- Adoption of emission control requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-109.1 § 19-2-109.1. Operating permit required -- Fees -- Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_109.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 19-2-109.2 § 19-2-109.2. Small business assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T19_S19_2_109.2.md)

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