Utah Admin. Code R652-160-1400 - Gathering Information and Water Resources Prospecting
1. The Executive Director shall allow any
activity, for the purposes of gathering information about resources, other than
minerals, in wilderness, except that any such activity for gathering
information shall be carried on in a manner compatible with the preservation of
the wilderness environment. Prospecting for minerals or any activity for the
purpose of gathering information about minerals in wilderness is subject to
applicable rules.
2. Any person
desiring to use motorized equipment, to land aircraft, or to make substantial
excavations for the purpose of gathering information about resources, other
than minerals, shall apply in writing to the Executive Director. Excavations
shall be considered substantial which singularly or collectively exceed 200
cubic feet within any area which can be bounded by a rectangle containing 20
surface acres. Such use or excavation may be authorized by a permit issued
Executive Director. Such permits may provide for the protection of resources,
including wilderness values, protection of the public, and restoration of
disturbed areas, including the posting of performance bonds.
3. Within wilderness, prospecting for water
resources and the establishment and maintenance of new reservoirs,
water-conservation works, power projects, transmission lines, and other
facilities needed in developing water resources or in the public interest,
including road construction may be authorized by the Governor of the State of
Utah.
Notes
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