- 1. Applications for a coal exploration permit shall include an application fee.
- 2. The application shall specify the location and number of exploratory drilling holes, and applicant shall pay a drilling fee as specified on the agency's fee schedule for each exploratory drilling hole approved by the agency.
- 3. Prior to commencing operations, the coal exploration permittee must obtain a coal exploration permit from UDOGM, and must provide 60 days' notice of intent to drill to the agency.
- 4. A bond for reclamation and drill hole plugging must be posted prior to the commencement of operations.
- 5. The coal exploration permittee must file a true and complete copy of all drilling logs and geological reports associated with the drilling project with the agency at the conclusion of drilling operations.
The director may issue non-exclusive short-term exploration permits upon unleased trust lands for the purpose of conducting exploration drilling operations, according to the following terms:
KEY: coal, lease provisions, administrative procedures, plan of operation
Date of Last Change: April 1, 2005
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53C-1-302(1)(a)(ii); 53C-2-201(1)(a); 53C-2-401(1)(d)(ii); 53C-2-402(1); 53C-2-407(4)