No. 40715 (5-year Review): Rule R649-9. Waste Management and Disposal

DAR File No.: 40715
Filed: 08/26/2016 12:45:17 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.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Rule R649-9 was fully reviewed with stakeholders in early 2013 for rewrite, which resulted in a repeal and reenactment of this rule effective 07/01/2013. Western Energy Alliance on 08/04/2016 expressed support for the renewal of this rule as currently written.

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 state would not have a mechanism to manage the wastes generated in the process of exploration and production of petroleum hydrocarbons in the state. This rule and the board authority extended to the division are the means for proper disposal and handling of these wastes to protect the public. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

• 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]

Effective:

08/26/2016

Authorized by:

John Baza, Director

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