Utah Admin. Code R649-3-3
1. Subject to the provisions of Subsection R649-3-11.1.2, the division shall have the administrative authority to grant an exception to the locating and siting requirements of Section R649-3-2 or an order of the board establishing oil or gas well drilling units after receipt from the operator of the proposed well of the following items:
1.1. Proper written application for the exception well location.
1.2. Written consent from each owner within a 460 foot radius of the proposed well location when such exception is to the requirements of Subsection R649-3-2, or;
1.3. Written consent from any owner of directly or diagonally offsetting drilling units when such exception is to an order of the board establishing oil or gas well drilling units.
3. The application for an exception to Subsection R649-3-2 or board drilling unit order shall state fully the reasons why such an exception is necessary or desirable and shall be accompanied by a plat showing:
3.1. The location at which an oil or gas well could be drilled in compliance with Subsection R649-3-2 or board drilling unit order.
3.2. The location at which the applicant requests permission to drill.
3.3. The location at which oil or gas wells have been drilled or could be drilled, in accordance with Subsection R649-3-2 or board drilling unit order, directly or diagonally offsetting the proposed exception.
3.4. The names of owners of any land within a 460 foot radius of the proposed well location when such exception is to the requirements of Subsection R649-3-2, or
3.5. The names of owners of any directly or diagonally offsetting drilling units when such exception is to an order of the board establishing oil or gas drilling units.
KEY: oil and gas law
Date of Last Change: December 3, 2025
Notice of Continuation: June 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-6-1 et seq.; 40-6-5; 40-6-20; 40-6-21