No. 33219 (5-year Review): Rule R68-3. Utah Fertilizer Act Governing Fertilizers and Soil Amendments

DAR File No.: 33219
Filed: 11/25/2009 03:04:49 PM

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:

Promulgated under authority of Sections 4-2-2 and 4-13-4.

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

The Department has not received any comments/opposition 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:

All fertilizer and soil amendment products distributed through the state are required to be registered with the Department. This process helps to minimize environmental impact to our land resources. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There has no opposition to this rule during the previous five-year period.

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:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

11/25/2009

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

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