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 kmathews@utah.gov or ClairAllen@utah.gov

    Authorized by:

    Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

Document Information

Publication Date:
10/15/2007
Filed Date:
09/20/2007
Agencies:
Agriculture and Food,Plant Industry
Authorized By:
Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner
DAR File No.:
30475
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R68-15. Quarantine Pertaining to Japanese Beetle, (Popillia Japonica).