No. 39045 (5-year Review): Rule R68-20. Utah Organic Standards

DAR File No.: 39045
Filed: 12/30/2014 03:17:50 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:

Subsection 4-2-21)(i) authorizes the department to adopt rules and standards necessary for the effective administration of the agricultural laws of the state. The standard sets forth the requirements for certification of organic food products under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The following citations reflect areas the department regulates that require standards for USDA NOP under 7 CFR 205: Section 4-3-2 (dairy), Section 4-4-2 (eggs), Subsection 4-5-17(1) (wholesome foods), Section 4-11-3 (honey), Section 4-12-3 (feed), Subsection 4-14-6(5) (pesticides), Section 4-16-3 (seed), Subsection 4-32-7(7)(a)(ii) (meat and poultry), Subsection 4-37-109(2) (aquaculture). The standard is necessary for the department to administer the USDA NOP program.

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 have been received 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:

The Utah Organic Standards are needed to ensure the Department's continued ability to conduct audits of organic producers and business pursuant to USDA NOP Standards CFR 205. UDAF is accredited by the USDA to conduct these inspections in Utah. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There have been no comments received in favor or 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
Plant Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• 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]
• Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

12/30/2014

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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