No. 42508 (5-year Review): Rule R649-6. Gas Processing and Waste Crude Oil Treatment

DAR File No.: 42508
Filed: 01/24/2018 10:20:47 AM

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 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 the 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:

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 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 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:

• John Baza at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5334, by FAX at 801-359-3940, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• James Owen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-5328, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/24/2018

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

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