DAR File No. 37468

Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining; Non-Coal

Rule R647-2

Exploration

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37468
Filed: 04/01/2013 09:41:09 AM

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 40-8-6 provides authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining to enact rules that are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the Utah Mined Land Reclamation Act. This rule reflects the state requirements involving exploration by minerals operators. Section 40-8-13 provides authority for the filing of a Notice of Intention, Section 40-8-14 provides authority for a surety, and Section 40-8-12.5 provides authority to require reclamation by operators.

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 requirements for exploration of minerals and should be continued to ensure that exploration of minerals in Utah occurs with the proper protection to the public and providing for subsequent use of the lands affected.

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; Non-CoalRoom 1210
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

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:

04/01/2013