Wyo. Code R. 037-0008-1
Effective Date: 05/03/1971 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 037.0008.1.05031971
'Section 1. Authority and Composition. This Board was created by S 2, Ch. 131, Session Laws of Wyoming 1951 (S 9-268, Wyo. Stat. 1957), which states:
'There is hereby created a Board, to be known as the State Weather Modification Board. The members of the Board shall consist of the State Engineer, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the President of the University of Wyoming or their designated representatives. . . .'
It is declared that the State of Wyoming claims its sovereign right to the use for its residents and best interests, the moisture contained in the clouds and atmosphere within its State boundaries. Also, it is declared that research and experimentation in artificial weather modification shall be encouraged. (S 9-267, Wyo. Stat. 1957.)
Section 2. Compensation. The members shall serve on the Board without pay but shall be entitled to charge actual expenses incurred therewith to the department by which they are primarily employed. (S 9-268, Wyo. Stat. 1957.)
Section 3. Function. The primary function of the Board is to procure, compile, and evaluate information relative to weather modification experiments and activities within the State boundaries and to recommend issuance of permits by the State Engineer for any weather modification activities. The term 'weather modification' means changing, or controlling, any of the weather phenomena by chemical, mechanical, or physical methods. (S 9-269, Wyo. Stat. 1957.)
Section 4. Officers. In accordance with the Bylaws adopted by the Board, the officers of the Board shall consist of a Chairman and a Secretary. The Chairman shall be elected at the first meeting held each year and shall be one of the Board members. The Secretary need not be a member of the Board, and shall be elected at the first meeting held each year. The Chairman and the Secretary shall hold office for one (1) year or until a successor is elected.
Section 5. Meetings and Quorum. Meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places, as in the judgment of the Chairman, appear necessary and no specific date shall be established for such meetings. Two (2) members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 6. Minutes. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of the Board and furnished to each member.
Section 7. Funds. Fees received by the Board for permits shall be used by the Board for necessary administrative expenses and shall be deposited in the 'State Weather Modification Board Fund' in the State Treasurer's office, and expended on vouchers signed by the Chairman, and approved by at least one (1) other member of the Board.