R657-28-1. Purpose and Authority

(1) Pursuant to Utah Code Section 23-14-8 and Section 23-21-2.1, this rule defines:

(a) lawful uses and activities on division lands; and

(b) the application procedures and administration on division lands for rights-of-way; grazing permits; agricultural leases; leases; special use permits; seed harvesting; wood products removal; water uses; and sand, gravel, and cinder extraction.

(2) The division may approve a land use only if, in the opinion of the division, such use does not unreasonably conflict with the intended use of the land or is not detrimental to wildlife or wildlife habitat; and the impacts can be avoided, minimized, rectified, or compensated.

(3) The division may not authorize a land use under this rule without first obtaining the approval of the persons or entities, if any, holding contractual or proprietary interests in the subject property.

(4) Nothing in this rule shall prevent the division from closing division lands to public-use or activity if the division determines that the disturbance from the use or activity is detrimental to wildlife or wildlife habitat.

(5) The division's habitat section is primarily responsible for the management responsibilities of division lands and waters, including the processing of all contracts, permits, and other agreements.