Natural Resources, Forestry, Fire and State Lands

Rule R652-20

Mineral Resources

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36009
Filed: 04/02/2012 09:49:43 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:

This rule implements Section 65A-6-2 which authorizes the Division to establish rules for the issuance of mineral leases and management of state owned lands and mineral resources.

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 supporting or opposing written comments have been received since the last notice of continuation.

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 the procedure for issuance of a mineral lease along with the royalty rates on the substances. This rule provides for lease provisions, mineral development areas designation, bonding, mineral lease sites within the State of Utah and other administrative procedures with regard to mineral leasing. The provisions in this rule are effective in providing the requirements, procedures, and standards for the management of state owned lands and mineral resources. Therefore, this rule should continue.

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:

• Jamie Barnes at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5421, by FAX at 801-533-4111, or by Internet E-mail at jamiebarnes@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Richard Buehler, Director

Effective:

04/02/2012