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

SERIES: 21981
TITLE: Sensitive species records
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: Taxonomically by class, thereunder by primitive to most advanced species.

DESCRIPTION: This record series contains data pertaining to species listed in the Utah Sensitive Species List. State and federal wildlife and land management agencies, universities, and contractors collect the 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 10 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 30 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 sensitive 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

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

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Protected. 63G-2-305(26) (2008) Special studies and time-bound projects, Radio telemetry frequencies, specific locations of nests, dens, individuals with an area smaller than 640 acres (259 ha).