No. 37669 (5-year Review): Rule R68-16. Quarantine Pertaining to Pine Shoot Beetle, Tomicus piniperda

DAR File No.: 37669
Filed: 05/30/2013 04:07:45 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:

Promulgated under authority of Sections 4-2-2 and 4-35-9 that require the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules according to Utah Rulemaking Act (Title 63G, Chapter 3) to administer agricultural laws. Provides authority to the Department to establish and enforce quarantines to protect against destructive pests.

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 comments were submitted opposing or supporting this rule.

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

Pine Shoot Beetle has a high probability to be artificially transported into Utah and will survive and multiply rapidly. Introduction of this pest will cause serious damage to forests, parks and agricultural tree plantings. This pest is also capable of destroying watershed areas and is a nuisance to the general public. 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
Plant 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]
• Clark Burgess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7188, by FAX at 801-538-7189, 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]
• Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

05/30/2013

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