R657-48-8. Availability and Intended Uses

(1) The Division shall make available by common electronic means on its website the wildlife sensitive species which are designated by this rule.

(2) Wildlife sensitive species designations are intended to inform natural resource management practices across the state by highlighting which wildlife species may warrant increased conservation attention through such means as habitat restoration, active species management, and avoidance, reduction, and mitigation of impacts, with ultimate goals of reducing the likelihood of future listings under the Endangered Species Act, and conserving the diversity of wildlife species native to Utah.

(3) Wildlife sensitive species designations may not be used by governmental entities as a basis to involuntarily restrict the private property rights of landowners and their lessees or permittees.