DAR File No. 40361
This rule was published in the May 15, 2016, issue (Vol. 2016, No. 10) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Agriculture and Food, Regulatory Services
Rule R70-370
Butter
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 40361
Filed: 04/28/2016 10:43:54 AM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
The rule establishes the butter grading standards for butter bought, sold, processed, and manufactured in the state.
Summary of the rule or change:
The proposed changes to the rule are made to update the current version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that is incorporated by reference. The changes are made to make it easier for individuals to find the criteria for grading butter.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 4-3-2
- Title 4, Chapter 5
- Subsection 4-2-2(i)
This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:
- Removes 7 CFR 1, subchapters 58.305-58.349, published by Government Printing Office, 01/01/2013
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There are no costs or savings associated with the rule change. The rule changes have no additional requirements attached. The changes are made for clarification and to make it easier for those who are graded to find the grading criteria.
local governments:
There are no requirements made on local government in the changes to the rule.
small businesses:
The changes add no new requirements on those businesses affected by the rule. There will be neither a cost nor a savings to those affected by the rule.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
The changes to the rule are to align the rule with the federal code that is adopted. There are no additional requirements made on individuals in this rule.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no compliance costs to any person affected by the changes to the rule. The rule changes are to make it easier for individuals to find the grading criteria.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
The changes to this rule do not require additional measures from those affected. It does make it easier for individuals to find the standards that are set for the grading of butter. It will have no fiscal impact on businesses or individuals.
LuAnn Adams, Commissioner
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
Agriculture and FoodRegulatory Services
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at kmathews@utah.gov
- Travis Waller at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7124, or by Internet E-mail at twaller@utah.gov
- Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at sericson@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
06/14/2016
This rule may become effective on:
06/21/2016
Authorized by:
LuAnn Adams, Commissioner
RULE TEXT
R70. Agriculture and Food, Regulatory Services.
R70-370. Butter.
R70-370-1. Authority.
A. Promulgated Under the Authority of Section 4-3-2.
B. Scope - This rule shall apply to all butter sold, bought, processed, manufactured or distributed within the State of Utah.
R70-370-2. Adoption of United States Standards.
The United States Standards for Grades of
Butter as specified in CFR 7 Chapter 1, subchapters [58.2621]58.305 through [58.2635]58.349, as revised January 1, [1993]2013, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference
within this rule.
R70-370-3. Sanitation and Processing Requirements.
Butter shall be produced, handled, packed, cut and printed under conditions meeting all sanitary requirements of Title 4, Chapter 3 and R70-320.
KEY: food inspections, butter, grading standards
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [1987]2016
Notice of Continuation: March 16, 2016
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-3-2
Additional Information
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at kmathews@utah.gov; Travis Waller at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7124, or by Internet E-mail at twaller@utah.gov; Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at sericson@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.