DAR File No. 42792

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-53

Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation and Possession

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 42792
Filed: 04/12/2018 10:28:52 AM

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:

Under Sections 23-14-18 and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to regulate and prescribe the means to allow the collection, importation, exportation, transportation, and possession of amphibians, reptiles, and their parts.

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 supporting or opposing Rule R657-53 were received since May 2013 when the rule was last reviewed.

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

Rule R657-53 governs the collection, importation, exportation, transportation, and possession of amphibians, reptiles, and their parts. The procedures adopted in this rule have provided an effective and efficient process. Continuation of this rule is necessary for continued success of this program.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at stacicoons@utah.gov

Effective:

04/12/2018

Authorized by:

Mike Fowlks, Deputy Director