Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands

Rule R652-80

Land Exchanges

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34436
Filed: 02/14/2011 04:01:55 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:

Section 65A-7-1 authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to specify application procedures and review criteria for the exchange of sovereign lands.

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

No written comments have been received.

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

This rule outlines the criteria for exchange of Sovereign lands for land or other assets; it sets forth the application requirements and the competitive offering rights with regard to land exchanges; outlines rights with regard to existing improvements on said land; and outlines mineral estates and leases, existing rights on acquired lands, and existing leases and permits, all with regard to land exchanges. 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:

• Jamie Barnes at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5421, by FAX at 801-533-4111, or by Internet E-mail at jamiebarnes@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Richard Buehler, Director

Effective:

02/14/2011