Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands

Rule R652-121

Wildland Fire Suppression Fund

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36854
Filed: 09/25/2012 07:56:50 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 implements Article XVIII of the Utah Constitution and provides for administration of the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund under the authority of Section 65A-8-207.

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 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 gives the division direction for the consistent administration of the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund and provides the counties with the requirements necessary for the use of the fund dollars for fire suppression. This rule is essential for the continued statutory application of the Wildland Fire Suppression Fund and the health of the Wildland Fire Program. 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 Phillips-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:

09/25/2012