No. 37479 (5-year Review): Rule R649-6. Gas Processing and Waste Crude Oil Treatment

DAR File No.: 37479
Filed: 04/02/2013 12:25:42 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 the rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining for regulation of the oil and gas industry in Utah. Subsections 40-6-5(2)(c) and 40-6-5(2)(h) specifically provide for regulation of gas processing plants and waste crude oil treatment, respectively.

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

Written comments recently from an industry association in January 2013 support 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 establishes regulatory requirements for gas processing plants and waste crude oil treatment and should be continued to ensure adequate regulation of these facilities in the oil and gas industry in order to provide public information and to protect the environment.

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 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 [e-mail]

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

Effective:

04/02/2013

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