No. 41167 (5-year Review): Rule R58-23. Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)

DAR File No.: 41167
Filed: 01/12/2017 08:49:13 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:

This rule is promulgated under authority of Title 4, Chapter 2, and Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i), which allows the department to make rules necessary to prevent the spread of disease to horses.

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 supporting or opposing this rule since the last five-year review.

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

It is the intent of this rule to eliminate or reduce the spread of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) among equids by providing for a protocol for handling of equids and semen infected and/or exposed to equine arteritis virus. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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]
• Barry Pittman at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/12/2017

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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