Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-44

Big Game Depredation

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36392
Filed: 06/19/2012 06:01:03 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:

Under Sections 23-16-2, 23-16-3, 23-16-3.5, and 23-16-4, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to regulate and prescribe the means for assessing big game depredation, and provide mitigation procedures for big game depredation.

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 supporting or opposing Rule R657-44 have been received since 06/20/2007 when the rule was last reviewed.

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

Rule R657-44 provides the procedures, standards, requirements, and limits for assessing big game depredation and mitigation procedures for big game depredation. The procedures adopted in this rule have provided an effective and efficient process. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success of the big game depredation 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:

06/19/2012