No. 38651 (5-year Review): Rule R70-310. Grade A Pasteurized Milk

DAR File No.: 38651
Filed: 06/24/2014 04:22:15 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 is promulgated under Subsection 4-2-2(1)(j) enabling the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to conduct investigations, subpoena witnesses and records, conduct hearings, issue orders, and make recommendations concerning all matters related to agriculture, specifically to the regulations and guidelines presented in the PHS/FDA 2013 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. In order to stay within the parameters of the 2013 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food must have authority to practice the provisions listed in Subsection 4-2-2(1)(j).

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 written comments supporting or opposing this rule.

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

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food must be able to continue monitoring, and when necessary, directing the production and distribution of Grade A pasteurized milk in the State of Utah as long as the dairy industry maintains a presence in the state. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There have been no comments in opposition to this rule.

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:

• 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]
• Travis Waller at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7124, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

06/24/2014

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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