No. 35661 (5-year Review): Rule R70-320. Minimum Standards for Milk for Manufacturing Purposes, its Production and Processing

DAR File No.: 35661
Filed: 01/12/2012 09:14:12 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:

Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i) and Section 4-3-2 indicate that the department shall adopt, according to Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, rules necessary for the effective administration of the agricultural laws of the state. The department is authorized and directed, subject to Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to make and enforce such rules as may in its judgment and discretion be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department has determined that for the protection of the consumer and the protection of the industry, sanitation standards for milk manufacturing facilities are needed.

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 in support of or opposing this rule.

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

The department has determined that for the protection of the consumer and the protection of the industry, sanitation standards for milk manufacturing facilities are needed and that these standards are necessary. 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
Regulatory Services
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]
• 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]
• Richard Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/12/2012

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