Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-40

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34307
Filed: 12/13/2010 03:14:01 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:

Under Sections 23-13-4, 23-14-18, and 23-20-3, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to provide rules to regulate and prescribe the means by which protected wildlife may be held in captivity for rehabilitation purposes.

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 written comments, either in support or opposition to Rule R657-40. Any written comments received in opposition to this rule would be resolved using existing policies and procedures or the issue would be placed on the Regional Advisory Council's and Wildlife Board's agenda for review and discussion during the annual process for taking public input. The public is welcome to view the Regional Advisory Council minutes, Wildlife Board minutes, and 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 R657-40 provides the procedures, standards, and requirements for possessing protected wildlife in captivity for rehabilitation purposes by trained and educated individuals as a public service for the benefit of Utah's wildlife resources. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective in providing the standards and requirements for providing this service. 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 stacicoons@utah.gov

Authorized by:

James Karpowitz, Director

Effective:

12/13/2010