No. 40370 (5-year Review): Rule R657-48. Wildlife Species of Concern and Habitat Designation Advisory Committee

DAR File No.: 40370
Filed: 05/02/2016 08:26:01 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:

Under Section 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to provide rules to regulate and prescribe the means by which protected wildlife and their habitat may be managed. The designation of a species of concern, which Rule R657-48 does, required approval from the Wildlife Board.

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 supporting or opposing Rule R657-48 were received since 05/12/2011 when the rule was last reviewed.

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

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources thinks Rule R657-48 should be continued. This rule: 1) establishes the Wildlife Species of Concern and Habitat Designation Advisory Committee; 2) defines the procedure for designating wildlife species of concern as part of a process to preclude listing under the federal Endangered Species Act; and 3) defines the procedure for review and identification of wildlife habitat and management recommendations relating to significant land use development projects.

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

Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

05/02/2016

Authorized by:

Gregory Sheehan, Director

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