DAR File No. 37203

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-58

Fishing Contests and Clinics

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37203
Filed: 01/15/2013 09:17:25 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 23-14-8 and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized to provide standards and procedures for taking fish and crayfish.

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 R657-58 were received since 01/15/2008 when the rule was first enacted.

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

Rule R657-58 provides the procedures, standards, and requirements for holding a fishing contest or clinic on a body of water in the state of Utah. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success for allowing anglers of Utah to take fish and to protect the resource.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

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:

Gregory Sheehan, Director

Effective:

01/15/2013