No. 27695: R58-22. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

DAR File No.: 27695
Filed: 02/03/2005, 12:19
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:

Title 4, Chapter 31; and Subsection 4-2-2(1)(c), list the duties and functions of the Department of Agriculture and Food if there is an outbreak of contagious or infectious disease among domestic animals in the State of Utah. Subsection 4-2-2(1)(j) authorizes the department to make rules.

 

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.

 

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

The intent of this rule is to eliminate or reduce the spread of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) among equines by providing for a protocol for testing and handling of equines infected and exposed to EIA. 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
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3087

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Mike Marshall, Marolyn Leetham, Earl Rogers, or Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7160, 801-538-7114, 801-538-7162, or 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7169, 801-538-7126, 801-538-7169, or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner