Utah Code Title 40. Mines and Mining § 40-6-9.5. Permits for crude oil production--Application--Bond requirement--Closure of facilities--Availability of records

(2)(a) An owner and operator of a facility described in Subsection 40-6-5(2)(h) or planning to construct, operate, or maintain a facility described in Subsection 40-6-5(2)(h) shall submit to the division an application stating in detail:

(b) Existing facilities described in Subsection 40-6-5(2)(h) shall submit plans by July 28, 1985.

(c) Application for all planned facilities must be approved and a permit issued before any ground clearing or construction may occur.

(3)(a) As a condition for approval of a permit, the owner and operator shall post a bond in an amount determined by the division to cover reclamation costs for the site consistent with rules made to implement Subsection 40-6-5(2)(f).

(b) Approval of a permit is also conditioned upon compliance with the laws, rules, and orders of the board.

(c) Failure to post the bond is considered sufficient grounds to deny a permit.

(a) an application is not forthcoming in the time allowed in Subsection (2);

(b) a bond is not posted;

(c) a violation of the rules and regulations of other state or federal agencies exists;  or

(d) for other material and substantial cause.