No. 40713 (5-year Review): Rule R649-5. Underground Injection Control of Recovery Operations and Class II Injection Wells

DAR File No.: 40713
Filed: 08/26/2016 12:36:10 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. 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:

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:

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 state primacy for injection operations. 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 [e-mail]

Effective:

08/26/2016

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

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