DAR File No. 40711

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

Rule R649-2

General Rules

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 40711
Filed: 08/26/2016 12:32:42 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:

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. This rule covers the authorities granted to the division by the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining and the scope of Title R649 and its rules.

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 on 08/04/2016 expressed support for the 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:

This rule is necessary to specify the authority and scope of the division's responsibilities provided for in Title 40, Chapter 6, et seq. It also provides a framework for day-to-day operations including inspections, record access, and production measurement. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Natural Resources
Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and GasRoom 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 steveschneider@utah.gov

Effective:

08/26/2016

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director