No. 29620: R649-5. Underground Injection Control of Recovery Operations and Class II Injection Wells

DAR File No.: 29620
Filed: 03/07/2007, 09:04
Received by: NL

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. Subsection 40-6-5(5) specifically provides the board with exclusive jurisdiction over class II injection wells as defined by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

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

Two parties submitted written comments in support of 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:

Without this rule, the numerous injection wells used for waste disposal and reservoir pressure maintenance would fall under federal authority. This rule allows the division to assume primacy for injection operations. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There are no opposing comments to renewal of this rule.

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; Oil and Gas
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Michael Hebertson or Steve Schneider at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5333 or 801-538-5328, by FAX at 801-359-3940 or 801-359-3940, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director