No. 40712 (5-year Review): Rule R649-3. Drilling and Operating Practices

DAR File No.: 40712
Filed: 08/26/2016 12:34:56 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.

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. Kinder Morgan in April 2016 requested consideration of a modification to Section R649-3-32, and a rule amendment is currently in process with stakeholders and the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining.

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 division would not have the ability to issue permits, review proposed and ongoing operations, and function in the arena of regulating oil and gas drilling and operations in the state to protect the public. Therefore, this rule should be continued. Also, a rule amendment to Section R649-3-32 is in process.

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 [e-mail]

Effective:

08/26/2016

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

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