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Show Planning Process and Structure The Planning Process In August 1997, the DNR assembled the Great Salt Lake Project Planning Team of representatives from each of the divisions of DNR, with the charge to develop a resource management plan for DNR and all its divisions. The planning process utilized by the team is based on the land management planning process set forth in Section 65 A- 2- 4 of the Utah Code, and in implementing rules found at R652- 90 adopted by DFFSL, specifically the processes for CMPs. Because of the scale of GSL as a planning unit, and because of the complexity and significance of the lake and its resources, the planning team has implemented steps and public processes in addition to those set forth in the R652 rules. Public involvement in the planning process was officially initiated on February 3, 1998 with a notification of State Action to RDCC and locally published public notices inviting participation in several scoping meetings conducted in each of the five counties in which GSL is located. However, starting in November, the planning team also conducted informal internal and external scoping and issues identification, and attended a number of association, club and individual agency meetings to discuss the plan and the planning process. Comprehensive Management Plan It is anticipated that the Great Salt Lake CMP will have a life span of a minimum of 10 years. The plan is subject to review and revision as the need arises. DFFSL will be the administrator of the plan process. This division will be responsible for implementing the recommendations of the plan. It will also be the central point of contact for anyone wishing to receive information on the plan or to inquire on an aspect of the plan. The division's office will act as the repository of information for all information pertaining to the development and completion of the plan. DFFSL will work with the entire DNR and other agencies to allocate and protect the public trust resources of GSL. Routine allocation issues such as leasing and permitting for land use will be handled by DFFSL. Other issues will be referred by DFFSL to divisions as needed. The Decision on the Preferred Alternative The decision on alternatives and description of management allocations will appear at this location in the final version of the Great Salt Lake Comprehensive Management Plan. The decision and document are scheduled to be available in 2000. The recommendation of the Great Salt Lake Planning Team and DNR's division directors upon printing of this draft plan is found in the " Preferred Alternative Rationale." This 233 |