No. 35172 (5-year Review): Rule R657-10. Taking Cougar  

  • DAR File No.: 35172
    Filed: 08/16/2011 03:31:20 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:

    Under Sections 23-14-18 and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to provide rules to regulate and prescribe the means by which protected 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 R657-10 were received since August 2006 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 R657-10 provides the procedures and standards for taking and pursuing cougar. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective in administering the state's cougar management program and the continuation of this rule is necessary for its future success. 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:

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

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    James Karpowitz, Director

    Effective:

    08/16/2011


Document Information

Effective Date:
8/16/2011
Publication Date:
09/15/2011
Filed Date:
08/16/2011
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Wildlife Resources
Authorized By:
James Karpowitz, Director
DAR File No.:
35172
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R657-10. Taking Cougar.