Section R652-21-1300 - Notices of Violation(1) The division shall issue a notice of violation if, on the basis of a division inspection, it finds a violation of any condition of operations, applicable statutes, rules, or contractual provisions.(2) A notice of violation shall be issued to the Operator or its agent setting a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, for the abatement of the violation and providing an opportunity for a conference with the division.(3) A notice of violation shall be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the division, and will set forth with specificity:(a) the nature of the violation;(b) the remedial action required, which may include interim steps;(c) a time for abatement, which may include time for accomplishment of interim steps; and(d) a description of the operations to which the notice of violation applies.(4) After issuance of the notice of violation, and within the 60 day abatement period, if good cause exists, the division may provide the Operator with an opportunity to discuss operational challenges preventing the remedial action and time for abatement.(5) If, following issuance of a notice of violation, the Operator fails to meet any time set for abatement, fails to completely abate the violation, or fails to accomplish an interim step, the division shall issue a cessation order under Section R652-21-1302.(6) The division shall terminate a notice of violation by written notice to the Great Salt Lake Operator when the division determines the violation has been abated.(7) Termination of a notice of violation does not affect the right of the division to pursue any contractual remedies under an Operations Royalty Agreement.Utah Admin. Code R652-21-1300
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024