40-6-16. Duties of division.
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Effective 5/7/2025
40-6-16. Duties of division.
In addition to the duties assigned by the board, the division shall:
(1)develop and implement an inspection program that will include production data, pre-drilling checks, and site security reviews;
(2)publish a monthly production report;
(3)publish a monthly gas processing plant report;
(4)review and evaluate, before a hearing, evidence submitted with the petition to be presented to the board;
(5)require adequate assurance of approved water rights in accordance with rules and orders enacted under Section 40-6-5 ;
(6)notify the county executive of the county in which the drilling will take place in writing of the issuance of a drilling permit;
(7)complete the verification of natural gas to hydrogen conversion plants required by Section 59-5-303 ;
(8)enter agreements and issue tax credit certificates in accordance with Section 40-6-24 ; and
(9)through the division's director, implement Title 19, Chapter 12, Pollution Control Act.
Amended by Chapter 159 , 2025 General Session