No. 37700 (5-year Review): Rule R68-9. Utah Noxious Weed Act

DAR File No.: 37700
Filed: 06/06/2013 09:18:04 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:

Promulgated under authority of Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i) which requires the Department to adopt rules necessary for the effective administration of the agricultural laws of the state according to Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. It also provides authority to the Department to establish and enforce the Noxious Weed Act to protect against destructive plant 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 opposing or supporting this rule 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:

Noxious and invasive weeds pose an ongoing risk to the economy, wildlife, and environment of the State of Utah. Noxious weeds are identified in order to control, manage and eliminate those undesirable plant species. Left unmanaged, noxious weeds reproduce at an alarming rate displacing native plant species and changing ecosystems. Plant material from invasive species is undesirable for feed to wildlife animals and poses a very high risk for catastrophic wildfires which cost the State millions of dollars to control. 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]
• 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:

06/06/2013

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