Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining; Coal

Rule R645-103

Areas Unsuitable for Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35802
Filed: 02/01/2012 05:56:52 PM

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:

Sections 40-10-6 and 40-10-6.5 provide for rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining as necessary for the regulation of coal mining operations and reclamation operations. Section 40-10-24 specifically establishes provisions for a planning process enabling objective decisions for land areas unsuitable for coal mining operations.

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

No written comments have been received.

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

This rule establishes procedures that are necessary for the designation of lands unsuitable for coal mining and reclamation operations. This rule should be continued so Utah's Coal Program continues to retain primacy under the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Steve Schneider at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5328, by FAX at 801-359-3940, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

Effective:

02/01/2012