DAR File No. 29619

Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas

R649-3

Drilling and Operating Practices

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 29619
Filed: 03/07/2007, 09:03
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 40-6-5 provides for rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining and provides the Board with the authority to regulate all operations related to the production of oil and gas and the disposal of salt water and oil field wastes.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Two parties submitted written comments in support of renewal of this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Without this rule, the division would not have the ability to issue permits, conduct inspections, review operations, and function in the arena of regulating oil and gas operations in the state. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There is no opposition to the renewal of this rule.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Steve Schneider or Michael Hebertson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5328 or 801-538-5333, by FAX at 801-359-3940 or 801-359-3940, or by Internet E-mail at steveschneider@utah.gov or michaelhebertson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director