Natural Resources, Water Rights

Rule R655-15

Administrative Procedures for Distribution Systems and Water Commissioners

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36382
Filed: 06/15/2012 12:06:30 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 73-2-1(5)(a) authorizes the State Engineer to make rules governing water distribution systems, water commissioners, water measurement, and reporting that are consistent with Title 73, Chapter 5, Administration and Distribution.

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 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 authorizes the State Engineer to make rules governing water distribution systems, water commissioners, water measurement, and reporting that are consistent with Title 73, Chapter 5, Administration and Distribution. 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:

• Marianne Burbidge at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7370, by FAX at 801-538-7467, or by Internet E-mail at marianneburbidge@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Kent Jones, State Engineer/Director

Effective:

06/15/2012