No. 37477 (5-year Review): Rule R647-7. Inspection and Enforcement:Civil Penalties  

  • DAR File No.: 37477
    Filed: 04/02/2013 12:24:53 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 40-8-6 provides authority to the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining to enact rules that are reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the Utah Mined Land Reclamation Act. Specifically, Section 40-8-9.1 provides authority for civil penalties to be assessed by the division for violation of Title 40, Chapter 8.

    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 provisions for civil penalties for violation of the Mined Land Reclamation Act and should be continued to ensure that minerals development in Utah occurs with compliance of the rules for exploration, operation, and reclamation.

    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; Non-CoalRoom 1210
    1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    John Baza, Director

    Effective:

    04/02/2013


Document Information

Effective Date:
4/2/2013
Publication Date:
05/01/2013
Filed Date:
04/02/2013
Agencies:
Natural Resources,Oil, Gas and Mining; Non-Coal
Authorized By:
John Baza, Director
DAR File No.:
37477
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R647-7. Inspection and Enforcement: Civil Penalties.