1. 1. The division shall follow the management direction, policies and land use proposals presented in comprehensive management plans. When unforeseen circumstances arise which may require a change in plans, the division shall adhere to the following procedure for amendments to comprehensive management plans:

   1. (a) notify affected lessees, beneficiaries, local and other affected government entities;
   2. (b) submit the proposed amendment to the RDCC for review and comment; and
   3. (c) conduct a public meeting in the affected area to provide an opportunity for comment, after giving two weeks' notice in a local newspaper. The division shall acknowledge all written comments.
2. 2. Resource plans may be amended by the division without public notice.

3. 3. Site-specific plans may be amended by the director at any time following issuance provided that the amendment:

   1. (a) does not materially affect any person's rights or obligations, and
   2. (b) is consistent with existing policy or rule.

KEY: management, public meetings, environmental assessment, land use

Date of Last Change: February 12, 2020

Notice of Continuation: March 8, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 65A-2-4