No. 31130: R655-5. Maps Submitted to the Division of Water Rights

DAR File No.: 31130
Filed: 04/08/2008, 02:30
Received by: NL

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 73-2-1(5) allows the state engineer to make rules in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, consistent with the purposes of this title, governing the "form and content of applications and related documents, maps, and reports." This rule specifically address the form and content of maps to be submitted to the Division of Water Rights. These rules are critical for having maps prepared for the water right files to locate beneficial use of water, to determine appurtenancy to land, to file applications under Sections 73-3-2 and 73-3-3, and to submit proofs of beneficial use under Section 73-3-16.

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 have been received.

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

Maps continue to be submitted to the Division of Water Rights to detail where water is being used. It is important to have those maps submitted in compliance with standards so that places of use can easily be identified and water appurtenant to places of use can be determined. 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
Water Rights
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Kaelyn Anfinsen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7370, by FAX at 801-538-7442, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Jerry Olds, Director