Utah Admin. Code R651-104-5 - State Park Designation Process

(1) Proposals for new State Parks may be submitted to Division administration from federal agencies, state leadership, local officials, or tribal entities.

(2) After a proposal is received, the Division shall:

(a) consult with any stakeholders tasked with management of the areas concerned;

(b) review the proposal to ensure the proposed State Park, if acquired and designated, would conform with Utah laws and rules, policies, and guidelines applicable to the Division;

(c) meet with city and county officials regarding any State Park proposal that lies within their geographic borders. If the city and county governing bodies oppose the designation of the proposed State Park, the Division will not approve the proposal;

(d) submit the proposal to the Governor's office for review and comment; and

(e) collaborate with the Director of the Division of History for comment when a proposal may have historical and archaeological significance.

(3) After the Division has completed the actions required by Subsection R651-104-5(2), the Division shall undertake a feasibility analysis of the proposed State Park. The feasibility analysis shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, consideration of the attributes described in Section R651-104-4 and the information learned through completion of the actions required by Subsection R651-104-5(2).

(4) If, pursuant to the feasibility analysis required by Subsection R651-104-5(3), the Division determines the proposed State Park is feasible, the Division shall submit the proposal, the feasibility analysis, and any other accompanying supporting documentation, to the Board for its review and comment.

(5) After the actions required by Subsections R651-104-5(1) through (4) are complete, and the Division has reviewed the Board's comments, the Division will either approve or disapprove the proposal.

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Utah Admin. Code R651-104-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-17, effective 8/22/2022