mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · UT · Published 2009-09-01 · Effective 2009-09-01 · 74 FR 45116
Document
Document number
E9-21053
Federal Register citation
74 FR 45116
CFR reference
30 CFR 944
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
UT
Publication date
2009-09-01
Effective date
2009-09-01
Interior docket
SATS No. UT-045-FOR
Abstract
We are approving an amendment to the Utah regulatory program (the "Utah program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Utah proposed revisions to and additions of rules about the sealing of wells and boreholes, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining ("Division" or "DOGM") responsibilities when requesting additional information during permit reviews, and the definition of intermittent stream. Utah is revising its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations, to achieve greater scientific accuracy, and to improve operational efficiency.