Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining Board

Rule R641-112

Rulemaking

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36798
Filed: 09/18/2012 03:35:07 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:

This rule is authorized under Section 63G-3-101 et seq., the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which requires the Board to promulgate rules in accordance with such act. In addition, the Board has been granted rulemaking authority in Section 40-6-5 and Subsections 40-8-6(1) and 40-10-6(1).

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

Western Energy Alliance expressed support for the renewal in July 2012.

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

This rule should be continued so that petitioners, the Board and parties interested in commenting on the Board's rules are clear that the rulemaking procedure by the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining will be in accordance with the Utah Administrative Rulemaking 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 steveschneider@utah.gov

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

Effective:

09/18/2012