No. 34519 (5-year Review): Rule R70-370. Butter

DAR File No.: 34519
Filed: 03/16/2011 12:26:24 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:

Section 4-3-2, Utah Dairy Act, is the authority to make and enforce rules about butter. This authority was used to adopt the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) standards for butter, by rule. Utah has several butter manufacturers. Adherence to these standards allows them to market butter in other states and internationally.

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 rule is necessary to implement the standards mandated by the USDA for marketing butter. Therefore, this rule should be continued. This rule is supported by the dairy industry.

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]
• Don McClellan at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7145, 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:

03/16/2011

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