No. 35847 (5-year Review): Rule R649-5. Underground Injection Control of Recovery Operations and Class II Injection Wells  

  • DAR File No.: 35847
    Filed: 02/03/2012 04:59:50 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:

    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:

    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 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 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:

    Authorized by:

    John Baza, Director

    Effective:

    02/03/2012


Document Information

Effective Date:
2/3/2012
Publication Date:
03/01/2012
Filed Date:
02/03/2012
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas
Authorized By:
John Baza, Director
DAR File No.:
35847
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R649-5. Underground Injection Control of Recovery Operations and Class II Injection Wells.