No. 36448 (5-year Review): Rule R657-14. Commercial Harvesting of Protected Aquatic Wildlife

DAR File No.: 36448
Filed: 07/09/2012 08:41:05 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 Sections 23-14-3, 23-14-18, and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to regulate and prescribe the means by which wildlife may be taken.

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 R657-14 were received since 07/09/2007, 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:

Rule R657-14 provides the procedures, standards, and requirements for: harvesting protected aquatic wildlife for use as fish bait; commercially harvesting brine shrimp and brine shrimp eggs; and seining protected wildlife. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success for allowing harvesting of protected aquatic wildlife for use as fish bait and seining protected wildlife.

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]

Authorized by:

James Karpowitz, Director

Effective:

07/09/2012

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