AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources. Aquatics Section

SERIES: 21967
TITLE: General native species records
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: taxonomically by category, thereunder alphabetical by species.

DESCRIPTION: These records contain data pertaining to species and other taxa which are native to the state of Utah. State and federal wildlife and land management agencies, universities, and contractors collect information which is used to determine species status and management needs. Information includes distribution locations, maps, radio telemetry information, productivity information, monitoring guidelines, management plans, biological survey information, life history information, and habitat requirements.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 40 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 09/1999

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 35 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

This disposition is based on the historical value of the records for study and research regarding general native species and the activities of the agencies involved in preserving these species. These records also have administrative and legal value. UCA 23 (1999) is the state statute and 50 CFR (1999) is the federal law governing the Division of Wildlife Resources.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (26) (2008). Special studies and time-bound projects, radio telemetry frequencies, specific adult and egg mass locality information within an area smaller than 247 acres.

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 63G-2-301(2008). Information not deemed to threaten species if released.