(1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules establishing: (a) public safety in the design, construction, and operation of passenger ropeways that: (i) adopt the American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways; (ii) modify the standard under Subsection (1)(a)(i); or (iii) establish an equivalent standard; and (b) the annual registration date;

(a) public safety in the design, construction, and operation of passenger ropeways that: (i) adopt the American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways; (ii) modify the standard under Subsection (1)(a)(i); or (iii) establish an equivalent standard; and

(i) adopt the American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways;

(ii) modify the standard under Subsection (1)(a)(i); or

(iii) establish an equivalent standard; and

(b) the annual registration date;

(2) hold hearings and take evidence in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the committee;

(3) subpoena witnesses;

(4) administer oaths;

(5) compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and records relevant to any inquiry;

(6) approve, deny, revoke, and renew the registrations provided for in this chapter;

(7) cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all persons violating the provisions of this chapter and incur the necessary expenses;

(8) elect officers and adopt a seal which may be affixed to all registrations issued by the committee; and

(9) employ, within the funds available, and prescribe the duties of a secretary and other personnel as the committee considers necessary.