Utah Administrative Code Topic - Natural Resources
The Utah Administrative Code includes a comprehensive set of rules governing the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This department oversees the management, conservation, and development of Utah’s natural resources such as water, forests, parks, minerals, and wildlife.
Here’s a summary of key divisions and topics typically covered under Natural Resources in the Utah Administrative Code:
🔹 Department of Natural Resources (Title R652)
The main title under which rules from various DNR divisions are compiled.
📘 Key Divisions & Their Regulations
Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (R652)
Wildfire prevention and suppression
Forestry practices and permits
Sovereign land management
Grazing, land sales, and easements
Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (R647 – R649)
Mining operations (small and large)
Oil and gas drilling, reclamation
Environmental standards for extraction industries
Division of Parks and Recreation (R651)
Park management and rules
State park fees, permits, camping regulations
Boating laws and safety rules
Division of State History / Utah State Historic Preservation Office (R455)
Historic site protection
Archaeological permits and project review
Division of Water Resources (R655)
State water planning and water conservation
Water development project policies
Division of Water Rights (R655)
Water rights filings, transfers, and usage
Stream alteration rules
Dam safety and groundwater permits
Division of Wildlife Resources (R657)
Hunting and fishing regulations
Wildlife species protection
Licensing and season setting
📌 Example Rule Topics
R652-20: Classification of Sovereign Lands
R657-5: Wildlife Importation and Possession
R649-3: Drilling and Operating Oil & Gas Wells
R651-206: Boating Speed Limits and Safety Requirements
R655-13: Dam Safety Rules
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