DAR File No. 28453

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

R657-39

Regional Advisory Councils

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28453
Filed: 01/09/2006, 05:16
Received by: NL

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 by Subsection 23-14-2.6(7) and Section 23-14-19. Utah's five regional advisory councils were created by the Utah State Legislature in the early 1990s to get more public input from citizens at the grassroots level concerning wildlife management, rules, and regulations.

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 written comments have been submitted since the last five-year review of R657-39. The most recent amendments to the rule were made in 2003 and they were simply to provide exceptions to a regional advisory council member serving more than two terms: 1) members representing Native Americans may serve unlimited terms; 2) members filling a vacancy for two years or less will not be credited with serving a term; and 3) members who have served two terms may serve additional terms after four years absence from membership. Other changes were made for consistency.

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

Rule R657-39 provides the standards and procedures for the operation of regional advisory councils. Each council is made up of 12 to 15 people who represent various interest groups or constituencies. The councils are a valuable asset to the Division of Wildlife Resources and the citizens of the state of Utah. They encourage people to become involved in decisions that affect the wildlife resources of the state and allow the Division of Wildlife Resources to gain a better understanding of their customers and constituents. 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:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Robin Thomas at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4707, by FAX at 801-538-4745, or by Internet E-mail at robinthomas@utah.gov

Authorized by:

James F Karpowitz, Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Robin Thomas at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4707, by FAX at 801-538-4745, or by Internet E-mail at robinthomas@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.