1. 1. When the division conducts site-specific planning it shall consider:

   1. (a) a comparative evaluation of the commercial gain potential of the proposed use with competing or existing uses;
   2. (b) the effect of the proposed use on adjoining sovereign lands;
   3. (c) an evaluation of the proposed use or action with regard to natural and cultural resources, if appropriate;
   4. (d) the notification of, and environmental analysis of, the proposed use provided by the public, federal, state, and municipal agencies through the Resource Development Coordinating Committee (RDCC) process; and
   5. (e) any further notification and evaluations as required by applicable rules.

2. 2. During the site-specific planning process, the director may determine that a comprehensive management plan be prepared. In making such a determination, the director may consider:

   1. (a) the amount of public interest in the natural and cultural resources of the area;
   2. (b) any unique attributes of the land;
   3. (c) the potential for conflicts with other land uses; and
   4. (d) the opportunities for commercial gain of the sovereign land resources by development of a comprehensive or resource management plan, exchange of the land or other options in lieu of those set forth in the application.
3. 3. Site-specific plans for land uses for 20 acres or more of sovereign lands shall be subject to the same public review as comprehensive management plans under Section R652-90-600.
4. 4. Any person aggrieved by a site-specific plan for a land use for more than 20 acres of sovereign land is entitled to appeal the plan pursuant to Rule R652-9, even if that person did not provide public comment pursuant to Section R652-90-500.

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