Section R982-201-103 - Appellate Requests, Research Requests and Intellectual Property Access Requests1. Authority. As required by Subsection 63G-2-401(9), this rule specifies where and to whom appeals on records access denials may be directed and Subsection 63G-2-201(10) to whom and where requests regarding duplication and distribution of materials for which the agency owns the intellectual property rights, Subsection 63G-2-202(8) regarding requests for access for research purposes may be submitted.2. Appeals and Special Requests. a. All first level appeals shall be directed to the individual(s) designated by the Executive Director of the Department of Workforce Services.b. Special requests including requests for access to records for research purposes, and duplication and distribution of materials for which the agency owns the intellectual property rights shall be submitted to the individuals designated by the Executive Director for the respective Division, Office, Institution, or Bureau of the Department of Workforce Services.3. Discretionary Access Authority. Not withstanding Section 35A-4-312 of the Employment Security Act and other state or Federal statute or Federal rules and as specified in Subsection 63G-2-201(5)(b) decisions regarding discretionary access to records that are private, or protected under Sections 63G-2-302 and 63G-2-305 where the public interest to know exceeds the right of privacy shall be determined by the Executive Director or designee of the Executive Director.Utah Admin. Code R982-201-103