Originally Posted by Dash8widget

I know it happens all the time in SLC, but the controllers are actually following the correct procedures - the AIM is not giving bad information here.

They even give an example-

EXAMPLE-
1. A departure flight receives a clearance to destination airport to maintain FL 290. The clearance incorporates a DP which has certain altitude crossing restrictions. Shortly after takeoff, the flight receives a new clearance changing the maintaining FL from 290 to 250. If the altitude restrictions are still applicable, the controller restates them.

Seriously, If they want you to obey the hold downs, then they need to specifically restate them when they issue you a new altitude clearance.

Again, if you're not sure, ask - but this is standard ATC stuff so it's no wonder that the controllers might be a bit put off by pilots always asking them for clarification.