No. 38948 (5-year Review): Rule R652-120. Wildland Fire

DAR File No.: 38948
Filed: 11/11/2014 11:47:31 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 implements Article XVIII of the Utah Constitution and provides for the issuance of burning permits, the establishment of limited suppression areas, and conduct of prescribed burns under the authority of Sections 65A-8-101 and 65A-8-211.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no comments received from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule to date.

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

This rule validates and clarifies the circumstances under which a "let burn" policy may be implemented in an area to improve the forest health, convert the cover type, improve the forage species on the range, or other vegetation management that would improve the ecosystem under conservation principles. This rule also helps authorities know where authorized burning takes place and the limitations under which a burning may occur including, but not limited to, smoke management, safety equipment on site, and ignition during the open burning season. 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:

Natural Resources
Forestry, 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 [e-mail]

Effective:

11/11/2014

Authorized by:

Brian Cottam, Director

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