DAR File No.: 35793
Filed: 02/01/2012 05:50:39 PMNOTICE 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 40-10-6 provides for rulemaking authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining as necessary for the regulation of coal mining operations and reclamation operations. Section 40-10-25.1 specifically creates the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
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:
This rule establishes how the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund will be managed. This rule should be continued so the Abandoned Mine Reclamation 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 Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
Natural Resources
Oil, Gas and Mining; Abandoned Mine ReclamationRoom 1210
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154Direct 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 steveschneider@utah.gov
Authorized by:
John Baza, Director
Effective:
02/01/2012
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 2/1/2012
- Publication Date:
- 02/15/2012
- Filed Date:
- 02/01/2012
- Agencies:
- Natural Resources,Oil, Gas and Mining; Abandoned Mine Reclamation
- Authorized By:
- John Baza, Director
- DAR File No.:
- 35793
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- R643-872. Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.