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THE UTAH DIVISION OF
OIL, GAS AND MINING
"Regulates and
ensures industry compliance and site restoration while facilitating oil,
gas and mining activities." |
The Division of Oil, Gas and
Mining regulates exploration for and development of Utah's oil, gas, coal and other
mineral resources. When exploration and developmental activities are completed,
the division ensures that oil and gas wells are properly abandoned and mining sites
are satisfactorily reclaimed.
The division's staff works
diligently to provide service to the citizens of the state of Utah, while striving
to maintain the delicate balance between environment and industrial development.
Quick References...
News & Notices
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Permit for Contested Coal Mine Upheld 
The Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining has ruled that a contested permit for the Coal Hollow
Mine has met statutory requirements and is therefore valid.
Click here
to read more.
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2010 Earth Day Awards Presented.
The Board of Oil, Gas and Mining Earth Day Awards
recognize companies, organizations and individuals for going beyond what is required by
regulation while developing essential natural resources.
Click here
to see this year's recipients.
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Utah ePermit is now online!
Utah Oil and gas operators can now electronically
submit Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) and Sundry Notices through the Utah Division of Oil,
Gas and Mining website. Click here
to check it out!
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Office Hours for State Agencies
Former Governor John Huntsman directed the Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies
to implement a 4-day, 10-hour work week, in August 2008. Governor Gary
Herbert extended that order in January 2010. Most state government offices are now
closed on Fridays to cut energy usage. Our office hours are Monday thru Thursday,
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click here
for more information or contact us if you have questions.
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