Section R649-2-1 - Scope of Rules1. The following general rules adopted by the board pursuant to Title 40, Chapter 6, Board of Division of Oil, Gas and Mining shall apply to any land in the state in order to conserve the natural resources of oil and gas in the state, to protect human health and the environment, to prevent waste, to protect the correlative rights of each owner and to realize the greatest ultimate recovery of oil and gas.2. Special rules and orders have been and will be issued by the board when required and shall prevail as against the general rules and orders of the board if in conflict.3. Exceptions to the general rules may be granted by the director or authorized agent for good cause shown and shall prevail as against the general rules.4. No exceptions granted by the board, director, or authorized agent to the rules applicable to the Underground Injection Control Program will be effective without the consent of the federal Environmental Protection Agency.Utah Admin. Code R649-2-1
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-12, effective 6/1/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-15, effective 7/27/2020