R657-48-6. Committee Review Actions

(1) In conducting a review of issues, the Committee may:

(a) require additional information from the Division, the Department or interested persons;

(b) require the Division or interested persons to make presentations before the Committee or provide additional documentation in support or opposition of the recommendation;

(c) schedule additional meetings where public interest or agency concern merits additional discussion;

(d) undertake additional review functions as needed; or

(e) consider the need for involvement of other persons or agencies, or whether other action may be needed.

(2) Following the Committee's review and recommendation, the Executive Director shall make a final determination and, if warranted, recommend the approval of any or all proposed wildlife sensitive species designations to the Wildlife Board.

(3) The Executive Director's decision will be announced at that meeting, or the next formal meeting, on the proposed wildlife sensitive species designations or habitat designations, unless an alternative time is required by federal or state law, or rule.