DAR File No. 28504

Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry

R68-4

Standardization, Marketing, and Phytosanitary Inspection of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Plant and Plant Products

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28504
Filed: 02/10/2006, 12:04
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:

Section 4-2-2 and Subsection 4-2-2(1)(h) authorize the department the functions, powers and duties to establish operational standards for any establishment which manufactures, processes, produces, distributes, stores, sells, or offers for sale any agricultural product.

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 received.

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

This rule adopts the standards and grades established by the Food Safety and Quality Service, United States Department of Agriculture, for the inspection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Phytosanitary inspection shall be in accordance with federal standards, as well as the importing country or state. This rule has been established for the protection and safety of the consumer, and 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:

Marolyn Leetham, Clair Allen, or Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114, 801-538-7180, or 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7189, or 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at mleetham@utah.gov, ClairAllen@utah.gov, or rhougaard@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Marolyn Leetham, Clair Allen, or Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114, 801-538-7180, or 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7189, or 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at mleetham@utah.gov, ClairAllen@utah.gov, or rhougaard@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.