File No. 35698
This notice was published in the February 15, 2012, issue (Vol. 2012, No. 4) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Rule R652-140
Utah Forest Practices Act
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 35698
Filed: 01/19/2012 08:35:03 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:
This rule is adopted pursuant to the authority of Subsection 65A-1-4(2), which requires the Division to promulgate rules, and by Section 65A-8a-101 et seq., to clarify the procedure through which operators must register with the Division and notify the Division of the intent to conduct forest practices. Also, pursuant to the authority of Subsection 65A-8a-106(3), which requires the Division to promulgate rules, to clarify the procedure for application, approval, implementation, and monitoring of Forest Stewardship Plans.
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 supporting or opposing written comments have been received since the last notice of continuation.
Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:
This rule complies with statute by clarifying the procedure through which operators must register and notify the Division of the intent to conduct forest practices. The provisions in this rule are effective in providing the requirements, procedures, and standards for managing forest practices. The rule also clarifies that the Division is responsible for accepting application, evaluating for approval, implementing, and monitoring Forest Stewardship Plans. 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:
Natural ResourcesForestry, Fire and State Lands
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SUITE 3520
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154
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:
01/19/2012
Additional Information
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2012/b20120215.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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.