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Utah Department of Natural Resources

Utah Oil, Gas, and Mining Carbon and Emery County Collaborative Meeting December 5, 2013 John Baza, Director Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. Geological Survey. Forestry, Fire and Sovereign Lands. Michael R. Styler Executive Director. Parks and Recreation. Oil, Gas and Mining.

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Utah Department of Natural Resources

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  1. Utah Oil, Gas, and MiningCarbon and Emery CountyCollaborative MeetingDecember 5, 2013John Baza, DirectorUtah Division ofOil, Gas and Mining

  2. Geological Survey Forestry, Fire and Sovereign Lands Michael R. Styler Executive Director Parks and Recreation Oil, Gas and Mining Wildlife Resources Water Resources Water Rights Utah Department ofNatural Resources

  3. Utah Division of Oil, Gas,and Mining Oil and Gas Board of Oil, Gas and Mining Ruland J. Gill, Chair Kelly L. Payne, Vice-Chair Michael R. Brown Susan S. Davis Chris D. Hansen Carl F. Kendell Administration Coal Minerals Abandoned Mine Reclamation

  4. Reporting is complete through July 2013

  5. Reporting is complete through July 2013

  6. Changing Times • DOGM is experiencing increasing environmental pressure from government (all levels – local, state, and federal), general public, and NGOs relating to air, water, sensitive species protection • More and more people want more and more factual information – DOGM would like to be considered a credible source of such information • DOGM works to achieve balance between supporting responsible development of resources and protecting public values and interests

  7. The Top Issues for DOGM • Hydraulic fracturing – primarily affects O&G Program • Decisions by USFWS concerning the potential listing of sage grouse and other sensitive species • Air quality in the Uintah Basin

  8. Rulemaking Actions by BOGM • Hydraulic fracturing rule, R649-3-39, eff. 11/1/13 • Surface owner protection rules, R649-3-38, eff. 1/23/13 • Amended waste management and disposal rules, R649-9, eff. 7/1/13 • Electronic board meeting rules, R641, eff. 9/25/13

  9. For additional information, contact: • John Baza, Director • Ph. 801-538-5334 • E-mail: johnbaza@utah.gov • John Rogers, Associate Director, O&G Program • Ph. 801-538-5349 • E-mail: johnrogers@utah.gov • Dana Dean, Associate Director, Mining Programs • Ph. 801-538-5320 • E-mail: danadean@utah.gov

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