In addition to the duties assigned by the board, the division shall:
- (1) develop and implement an inspection program that will include production data, pre-drilling checks, and site security reviews;
- (2) publish a monthly production report;
- (3) publish a monthly gas processing plant report;
- (4) review and evaluate, before a hearing, evidence submitted with the petition to be presented to the board;
- (5) require adequate assurance of approved water rights in accordance with rules and orders enacted under Section 40-6-5;
- (6) notify the county executive of the county in which the drilling will take place in writing of the issuance of a drilling permit;
- (7) complete the verification of natural gas to hydrogen conversion plants required by Section 59-5-303;
- (8) enter agreements and issue tax credit certificates in accordance with Section 40-6-24; and
- (9) through the division's director, implement Title 19, Chapter 12, Pollution Control Act.
Amended by Chapter 159, 2025 General Session