Current through Bulletin 2025-01, January 1, 2025
Section R58-27-6 - Screens Required(1)(a) Any permanent and intermittent inlets and outlets of aquaculture and fee fishing facilities shall be screened to prevent the movement of aquatic wildlife into the facility or the escapement of any aquaculture product from the facility into public waters.(b) Any aquaculture product that escapes an aquaculture facility or fee fishing pond is considered aquatic wildlife for the purposes of licensing requirements, bag limits, and allowable methods of take.(2) Screens shall meet the following criteria:(a) the screen shall be constructed of durable materials that are capable of maintaining integrity in a water and air environment for an extended period;(b) the screen shall have no openings, seams, or mesh width greater than the width of the fish being cultured or stocked;(c) any water entering or leaving the pond, including runoff and other high-water events, shall flow through a screen consistent with the requirements of this subsection; and(d) the screen shall be maintained and in place while any aquaculture product remains in the pond.(3) The department or the division may make site visits to:(a) determine the suitability of the site, escapement risk, and adequacy of screening during the license issuance process; (i) The department may charge a fee to inspect a site before licensing or to amend a license;(b) investigate escapement reports; and(c) investigate pathogen outbreaks or aquatic animal transfers.(4) Any escapements of aquatic animals from aquaculture and fee fishing facilities must be reported to the department within 72 hours of the loss or knowledge of the loss. (a) The report shall include: (i) facility name and location;(iii) estimate of number and type of aquatic animals lost;(iv) remedial actions taken; and(v) plans for future remedial action.(b) The license holder or facility operator or owner will bear costs for remedial actions.(c) The department shall notify the division within two working days.(d) The department may suspend activities at the facility, including aquatic animal imports, transfers, sales, and fishing until the investigation and remedial actions are completed.Utah Admin. Code R58-27-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/15/2022