No. 40731 (5-year Review): Rule R645-100. Administrative: Introduction

DAR File No.: 40731
Filed: 09/06/2016 12:46:37 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:

Sections 40-10-6 and 40-10-6.5 provide for rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining as necessary for the regulation of coal mining operations and reclamation operations. The definitions and other administrative components in this rule are utilized for consistent regulation.

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

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The definitions applicable to the Coal Program in this rule are necessary to avoid inconsistent use of terminology by the board, division, and affected parties. The other administrative items in this rule include the description of the applicability of these rules, petitions for rulemaking, citizen suits, availability of records, and computation of time frames. This rule should be continued so Utah's Coal Program continues to retain primacy under the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

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; CoalRoom 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:

09/06/2016

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

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