No. 37466 (5-year Review): Rule R645-102. Exemption for Coal Extraction Incident to Government-Financed Highway or Other Construction  

  • DAR File No.: 37466
    Filed: 04/01/2013 09:40:20 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:

    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. Subsection 40-10-5(2) specifically authorizes an exemption from Title 40, Chapter 10, for extraction of coal as an incidental part of federal, state, or local government-financed highway, or other construction under rules established by the division.

    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 as it establishes an exemption to the coal mining and reclamation requirements for extraction of coal that is incidental to a government-financed highway or other construction. 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 Division 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:

    Authorized by:

    John Baza, Director

    Effective:

    04/01/2013


Document Information

Effective Date:
4/1/2013
Publication Date:
04/15/2013
Filed Date:
04/01/2013
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Oil, Gas and Mining; Coal
Authorized By:
John Baza, Director
DAR File No.:
37466
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R645-102. Exemption for Coal Extraction Incident to Government-Financed Highway or Other Construction.