No. 33537 (5-year Review): Rule R652-120. Wildland Fire  

  • DAR File No.: 33537
    Filed: 04/01/2010 01:06:49 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:

    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
    SUITE 3520
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Effective:

    04/01/2010

    Authorized by:

    Richard Buehler, Director


Document Information

Effective Date:
4/1/2010
Publication Date:
04/15/2010
Filed Date:
04/01/2010
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Authorized By:
Richard Buehler, Director
DAR File No.:
33537
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R652-120. Wildland Fire.