No. 35691 (5-year Review): Rule R58-1. Admission and Inspection of Livestock, Poultry, and Other Animals

DAR File No.: 35691
Filed: 01/18/2012 11:29:55 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:

The rule is promulgated under the authority of Title 4, Chapter 31, which allows the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to make rules governing the importation of animals in the State of Utah.

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 received two written/verbal comments concerning the rule change at the public hearing held in October 2010. The first was a request to add specific requirements for importation of cervids to the rule. The second was a request that the requirements for importation of swine into Utah not be changed. The first request was indeed added to the final rule. The second request was not acted on as the Department felt it was more important for our importation rules be consistent with rules in other states in the Intermountain region and to not impose overly restrictive requirements on the importation of swine into Utah but still ensuring that swine imported in the State of Utah are healthy.

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

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food justifies the continuation of this rule as it is responsible to insure animals entering the state are healthy.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal 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]
• 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]
• Wyatt Frampton at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7165, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Bruce King at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/18/2012

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