No. 39074 (5-year Review): Rule R58-17. Aquaculture and Aquatic Animal Health

DAR File No.: 39074
Filed: 01/13/2015 11:53:08 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:

Rule R58-17 is promulgated under the authority of Section 4-37-101 et seq., Subsection 4-5-2(j), and Section 4-37-503. Section 4-37-101 et seq., Subsection 4-2-2(j), and Section 4-37-503 authorize the Department to enact a rule to regulate the aquaculture industry, protect fishery resources from disease and pathogens, and to utilize the land and water resources of the state.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department has not received any 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:

This rule is essential to provide direction for regulating the aquaculture industry. The rule is necessary to control the spread of disease in public and private fishing waters. Fish health certifications are required to sell fish both in and out of state. The fish health certification maintains the economic viability of aquaculture operations by certifying the quality/disease free status of aquaculture products. This rule should be continued to maintain the quality of aquaculture in Utah and prevent the spread of disease.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
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]
• Cody James at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7169, 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:

01/13/2015

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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