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Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee








NOTICE OF MEETING





TO:        Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Interim Committee

FROM:    Constance C. Steffen, Research Analyst

DATE:    April 9, 1997

SUBJECT:    April 23 Meeting


Sen. Alarik Myrin and Rep. Bradley T. Johnson have scheduled the first meeting of the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Interim Committee as follows:

            DATE :     Wednesday, April 23, 1997
            TIME :     2:00 p.m
            PLACE :     Room 303 State Capitol

An agenda is included. If you are unable to attend, please call me at 538-1032.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS


Sen. Alarik Myrin, Senate Chair

Rep. Bradley T. Johnson, House Chair


Sen. Craig A. Peterson
Sen. R. Mont Evans
Sen. Joseph L. Hull
Rep. Eli H. Anderson
Rep. Melvin R. Brown

Rep. Craig W. Buttars Rep. Mary Carlson
Rep. Beverly A. Evans
Rep. James R. Gowans
Rep. Tom Hatch

Rep. Dennis H. Iverson
Rep. Evan L. Olsen
Rep. Michael R. Styler
Rep. Jordan Tanner
Rep. Daniel H. Tuttle
Rep. Bill Wright


AGENDA

NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

INTERIM COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 23, 1997 - 2:00 p.m. - Room 303 State Capitol



1.    Committee Business
    .     Introduction of members and staff    
    .    Approval of minutes of November 20, 1997
    .     Committee schedule
    .     Study items
    
2.    Division of Wildlife Resources Lands
    The Division of Wildlife Resources acquires and manages land for wildlife purposes. There is some interest in providing for more extensive public input when the division contemplates acquiring land and in the development of land management plans.
    .     Senator Alarik Myrin
    
3.    Species Protection
    In the 1997 General Session, the Legislature enacted HB 359, "Endangered Species Mitigation Fund," to provide money for activities related to the protection of endangered, threatened, and sensitive plant and animal species. Ms. Clarke will describe the kinds of activities that may receive funding and explain the purpose of those activities.
    .    Kathleen Clarke, Department of Natural Resources
    
4.    Falconry Proclamation
    The Division of Wildlife Resources has drafted a new falconry proclamation. The proclamation will be reviewed by the regional advisory councils before it is considered and adopted by the Wildlife Board. Mr. Kimball and falconers will discuss issues relating to the new proclamation.
    .     John Kimball, Division of Wildlife Resources
    .     Robert Bagley, Utah Falconers Association

5.     Environmental Issues
    Dr. Nielson will briefly discuss the areas of responsibility of the Department of Environmental Quality and will introduce the division directors. She will also inform the committee of current environmental issues. The public is also invited to notify the committee of environmental issues of which it should be aware.
    .     Dr. Dianne Nielson, Department of Environmental Quality
    .     public comment

6.    Other Business

7.    Adjourn


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