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Utah Oil, Gas, and Mining
Carbon and Emery CountyCollaborative Meeting
December 5, 2013
John Baza, DirectorUtah Division of
Oil, Gas and Mining
Utah Department ofNatural Resources
Michael R. StylerExecutive Director
Oil, Gasand Mining
WaterResources
Water Rights
WildlifeResources
Parks andRecreation
GeologicalSurvey
Forestry, Fireand Sovereign
Lands
Utah Division of Oil, Gas,and Mining
AdministrationCoal
Minerals Abandoned MineReclamation
Oil and Gas
Board of Oil, Gasand Mining
Ruland J. Gill, ChairKelly L. Payne, Vice-Chair
Michael R. BrownSusan S. DavisChris D. HansenCarl F. Kendell
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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
The Top Issues for DOGM
1. Hydraulic fracturing – primarily affects O&G Program
2. Decisions by USFWS concerning the potential listing of sage grouse and other sensitive species
3. Air quality in the Uintah Basin
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
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