No. 30475: R68-15. Quarantine Pertaining to Japanese Beetle, (Popillia Japonica)

DAR File No.: 30475
Filed: 09/20/2007, 11:11
Received by: NL

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 promulgated under authority of Subsections 4-2-2-(1)(j) and 4-2-2(1)(1)(ii). The quarantine of the Japanese beetle (insect) is needed to protect Utah nurseries, fruits, vegetables, and turf industry.

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 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:

The quarantine of the Japanese beetle (insect) is needed to protect Utah nurseries, fruits, vegetables, and turf industry. The quarantine will protect all Utah citizens from this devastating insect. 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:

Agriculture and Food
Plant Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Kathleen Mathews or Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103 or 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7126 or 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner