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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:    August 7, 1997

SUBJECT:    August 20 Meeting


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

            DATE :     Wednesday, August 20, 1997
            TIME :     2:00 p.m
            PLACE :     Room 303 State Capitol

An agenda is included. If you are unable to attend, please call me or Joy Miller 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, August 20, 1997 - 2:00 p.m. - Room 303 State Capitol



1.    Committee Business
    .     Approval of minutes of July 16, 1997
    .     Field trip

2.    Endangered Species Mitigation Funding
    In the 1997 General Session, the Legislature enacted HB 359, "Endangered Species Mitigation Fund," which creates a fund to be used for costs involved in protecting endangered, threatened, or sensitive plant or animal species. The bill also imposes a royalty on brine shrimp eggs, and the revenue generated is deposited into the fund. The royalties are estimated to be $400,000 in FY 1998. The Department of Natural Resources anticipates additional resources will be needed for species protection in the state.
    Committee staff will review federal and state law regarding the protection of endangered species, anticipated costs relating to species protection, and approaches other states have taken to protect plant and animal species. Division of Wildlife Resources staff will identify sensitive species to give a perspective on the need for future species protection measures. Mr. Finlinson and Representative Hatch will discuss proposals for additional funding.
    .    Jeanenne B. Larson, Associate General Counsel
    .     Constance C. Steffen, Research Analyst
    .     Division of Wildlife Resources staff
            .    Fred W. Finlinson, Water Coalition
    .    Representative Tom Hatch

3.    Appropriation for Forestry Extension Services
    In the 1997 General Session, the Legislature appropriated $102,200 to Utah State University Extension for an education program for owners of private forest lands. Dr. Kuhns will describe the education program.
    .     Terry L. Sharik, Utah State University, Forest Resources Department Head
    .     Michael Kuhns, Utah State University, Extension Forestry Specialist
    
4.     Great Salt Lake Management Plan    
    The Department of Natural Resources will coordinate the development of a management plan for the Great Salt Lake.
    .    Ted Stewart, Department of Natural Resources
    
5.     Other Business

6.     Adjourn

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