No. 41997 (5-year Review): Rule R68-15. Quarantine Pertaining to Japanese Beetle, (Popillia Japonica)

DAR File No.: 41997
Filed: 08/03/2017 10:28:41 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 authorized under Subsection 4-2-103(1)(k)(ii) which authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Food to establish and enforce quarantines, as well as Section 4-35-109 which authorizes the Department to make rules necessary to enforce the Insect Infestation Emergency Control Act.

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 received no comments on 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:

This rule is necessary to protect the agricultural industry in the state of Utah from the infestation of the Japanese Beetle. The rule prohibits the importation of high risk items from states that are known to have a quarantine in place for the Japanese Beetle. 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
Plant Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7189, 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]
• Melissa Ure at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4976, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

08/03/2017

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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