Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R655 - Natural Resources, Water Rights
Rule R655-14 - Administrative Procedures for Enforcement Proceedings Before the Division of Water Rights
Section R655-14-17 - General Requirements for Hearings

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 655-14-17

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A hearing before a Presiding Officer is permitted in an enforcement adjudicative proceeding if:

(a) The proceeding was commenced by an IO; and

(b) The respondent files a timely request for hearing that meets the requirements of Section R655-14-16; and

(c) The respondent raises a genuine issue of material fact; or

(d) The Presiding Officer determines that a hearing is required to serve the interests of equity or justice.

(2) No genuine issue of material fact exists if:

(a) The evidence presented to the Presiding Officer by the Enforcement Engineer and by the respondent is sufficient to establish the violation of the respondent under applicable law; and

(b) No evidence presented by the respondent conflicts with or substantially counters the evidence the Enforcement Engineer relied on when issuing the IO.

(3) The Presiding Officer may make a decision without holding a hearing if:

(a) Presentation of testimony or oral argument would not advance the Presiding Officer's understanding of the issues involved;

(b) Delay would cause serious injury to the public health and welfare;

(c) Disposition without a hearing would best serve the public interest.

(4) If no hearing is held, the Presiding Officer may issue a Final Judgment and Order in reliance upon the record, as defined in this rule, or may order a preliminary conference to supplement or clarify the record.

(5) A respondent at any time may withdraw the respondent's request for a hearing. The withdrawal shall be filed with the Division, in writing, signed by the respondent or an authorized representative, and is deemed final upon the date filed.

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