DAR File No. 30769

Natural Resources, Water Resources

R653-5

Cloud Seeding

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 30769
Filed: 11/29/2007, 11:47
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 73-15 created the Cloud Seeding to Increase Precipitation Act and gave regulatory authority to the Division of Water Resources. This rule specifies the requirements for the Cloud Seeding program.

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:

The Cloud Seeding program is still in effect and is regulated by the Division of Water Resources. The requirements listed in this rule are crucial to operating the Cloud Seeding program. 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
Water Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Geralee Murdock at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7235, by FAX at 801-538-7279, or by Internet E-mail at geraleemurdock@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Dennis J Strong, Director