Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry

Rule R68-10

Quarantine Pertaining to European Corn Borer

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33835
Filed: 07/15/2010 12:39:49 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i) requires the Department to write rules to implement the agricultural laws of the state. Subsections 4-2-2(1)(k)(i) and (ii) require the Department to inspect any places that might become infected with harmful insects and to establish quarantines if necessary. Such actions require that a rule be in place

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

All comments received from Utah corn growers indicate support for the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This quarantine helps the department ensure that corn imported into Utah for feed is not infested with European corn borers. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at kylestephens@utah.gov
• Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at clairallen@utah.gov
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at kmathews@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

07/15/2010