No. 30568: R657-16. Aquaculture and Fish Stocking

DAR File No.: 30568
Filed: 10/09/2007, 06:53
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:

Under Sections 23-15-9 and 23-15-10, the Wildlife Board is authorized to provide standards and procedures for institutional aquaculture, private fishponds, short-term fishing events, private fish stocking, and displaying aquaculture products or aquatic wildlife in aquaria.

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 R657-16 were received since 09/20/2002, when the rule was last reviewed.

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

Rule R657-16 provides the procedures, standards, and requirements for: institutional aquaculture, private fish ponds, short-term fishing events, private fish stocking, and displaying aquaculture products or aquatic wildlife in aquaria. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success for allowing institutional and private fish ponds, and short-term fishing events.

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 [e-mail]

Authorized by:

James F Karpowitz, Director