Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-24

Compensation for Mountain Lion, Bear or Eagle Damage

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34013
Filed: 08/26/2010 09:19:59 AM

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:

Under Section 23-24-1, the Wildlife Board is authorized to provide rules to administer and enforce the procedures to obtain compensation for livestock damage done by mountain lion, bear or eagle.

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

The Division of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Board have not received any comments, either in support or opposition to Rule R657-24. Any comments received in opposition to the rule are resolved using existing policies and procedures or the issue is placed on the Regional Advisory Council and Wildlife Board agendas for review and discussion during the process for taking public input. The public is welcome to view the administrative record for this rule at the Division of Wildlife Resources.

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

Rule R657-24 provides the procedures, standards, requirements, and limits for obtaining compensation for damages to livestock by mountain lion, bear or eagle. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success of this program.

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:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

James Karpowitz, Director

Effective:

08/26/2010