No. 36381 (5-year Review): Rule R655-6. Administrative Procedures for Informal Proceedings Before the Division of Water Rights

DAR File No.: 36381
Filed: 06/15/2012 11:35:48 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:

Section 63G-4-203; and Title 73, Chapter 1; Title 73, Chapter 2; Title 73, Chapter 3; Title 73, Chapter 5; Title 73, Chapter 6; and Title 73, Chapter 22. Rulemaking is required because the agency authorizes, requires, or prohibits an action; provides or prohibits an action; and because the agency has designed one or more categories of adjudicative proceedings.

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.

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

The rule is needed to give direction to presiding officers and staff in initiating adjudicative proceedings, conducting informal hearings, and rendering decisions authorizing, requiring, or prohibiting an action. 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 RightsRoom 220
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Marianne Burbidge at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7370, by FAX at 801-538-7467, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Kent Jones, State Engineer/Director

Effective:

06/15/2012

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