DAR File No. 44149
This notice was published in the November 15, 2019, issue (Vol. 2019, No. 22) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Rule R652-120
Wildland Fire Responsibilities
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 44149
Filed: 10/24/2019 10:35:14 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 is adopted pursuant to the authority of Subsection 65A-1-4(2), which requires the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (Division) to promulgate rules, and by Section 65A-8-101 et seq., which requires the Division to determine and execute the best method for fire control and the preservation of forest, watershed, and other lands, and to enter into agreements related to fire protection.
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 regarding this rule.
Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:
This rule outlines the responsibilities of the Division in consultation with local authorities to determine and execute the best method for protecting private and public property with regard to fire control and the preservation of forest watershed, and other lands; along with the authority to enter into cooperative agreements related to fire protection. Therefore, this rule should be continued.
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
Natural ResourcesForestry, Fire and State Lands
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE STE 3520
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154
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
Effective:
10/24/2019
Authorized by:
Brian Cottam, Director
Additional Information
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2019/b20191115.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.