Utah Admin. Code 652-21-503

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R652-21-503 - Feasibility Assessment Term
(1) The Feasibility Assessment term shall be up to nine months, unless otherwise determined by the division.
(a) A three-month extension may be granted by the Director upon good cause shown by the Operator.
(b) A request for extension shall be submitted to the division upon the form provided by the division at least one month before the expiration of the Feasibility Assessment term.
(2) The Feasibility Assessment shall terminate if:
(a) nine months have passed without the Director's approval of an extension, whether or not an Operations Royalty Agreement has been executed;
(b) an Operations Royalty Agreement is executed before the Feasibility Assessment Term expires;
(c) the Director finds there is not good cause shown to grant an extension to the Operator;
(d) the Director finds the Feasibility Assessment has resulted or will imminently result in Negative Impacts to Great Salt Lake; or
(e) the Director finds there is no possibility of the operation substantiating Commercial Viability.
(3) The Director's findings substantiating termination of a Feasibility Assessment shall be documented in a written decision.

Utah Admin. Code R652-21-503

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024