Natural Resources, Water Resources

Rule R653-5

Cloud Seeding

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36964
Filed: 10/19/2012 01:02:03 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:

Title 73, Chapter 15, authorizes the State of Utah to exclusively conduct cloud seeding research, evaluation, or implementation projects in the state through the Division of Water Resources.

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:

Cloud seeding efforts continue to show results of increased snow pack and precipitation. This rule is necessary to allow personnel to legally conduct research and implement project sites throughout the state. 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:

• Barbara Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-72352, by FAX at 801-538-7279, or by Internet E-mail at barbaraallen@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Dennis Strong, Director

Effective:

10/19/2012