DAR File No. 29765

Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands

R652-70

Sovereign Lands

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 29765
Filed: 04/02/2007, 07:39
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 was promulgated under general rulemaking authority in Section 65A-1-4 which specifies that the division is the executive authority for the management of sovereign lands. In combination with other rules, this rule provides the management framework for sovereign lands.

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 comments have been received to date.

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

Public trust management of sovereign lands is a statehood obligation that will exist in perpetuity. 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:

Natural Resources
Forestry, Fire and State Lands
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SUITE 3520
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dave Grierson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5504, by FAX at 801-533-4111, or by Internet E-mail at davegrierson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Richard J Buehler, Interim Director