No. 34412 (5-year Review): Rule R68-18. Quarantine Pertaining to Karnal Bunt

DAR File No.: 34412
Filed: 02/08/2011 01:00:21 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 4-2-2(1)(k)(ii) directs the Department to establish and enforce "quarantines", an action that can only be accomplished by this rule.

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 in support or against this rule.

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

Karnal bunt is still a national issue in grain commodities. Utah is free from Karnal bunt and is able to export small grains for international and foreign markets. Without this rule, the Division of Plant Industry would not be able to enforce any areas that maybe infested with the disease and marketing options would be limited. This rule needs to be continued.

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:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, 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]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

02/08/2011

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