No. 35845 (5-year Review): Rule R649-2. General Rules

DAR File No.: 35845
Filed: 02/03/2012 04:57:27 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. This rule covers the authorities granted to the division by the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining, and the scope of Title R649 and its rules.

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 is necessary to specify the authority and scope of the division's responsibilities provided for in Title 40, Chapter 6, et seq. It also provides a framework for day to day operations including inspections, record access, and production measurement. Therefore, this rule should be continued. There is no opposition to this rule.

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; 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]

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

Effective:

02/03/2012

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