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Show Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Other State Agencies The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining ( DOGM) is the regulatory agency for mineral exploration, development and reclamation on GSL, pursuant to Title 40 of the Utah Code. This regulatory role is conducted in close coordination with DFFSL. Utah Geological Survey The Utah Geological Survey ( UGS), [ a nonregulatory agency], is responsible for collecting, preserving, publishing and distributing reliable information on geology, brine and mineral resources and geologic hazards related to the state, including GSL. UGS is also responsible for assisting, advising and cooperating with state and local agencies and state educational institutions on all subjects related to geology. Division of Water Resources The mission of the Utah Board and DWRe is to direct the orderly and timely planning, conservation, development, protection and preservation of Utah's water resources used to meet the beneficial needs of Utah citizens. Although the division does not have direct regulatory responsibilities on GSL, it conducts studies, investigations and planning for water use, and is responsible for maintenance and operation of the WDPP. Department of Environmental Quality ( DEQ) Division of Environmental Response and Remediation Federal and state laws require prompt reporting of environmental incidents. Depending on the nature of the incident reports may be made to specific regulatory agencies, but in all cases the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation ( DERR) may be contacted to forward the report to the appropriate agency. Follow- up activity often involves preparation of a written report summarizing the incident and remedial actions taken. Division of Water Quality The Utah Water Quality Board and the Division of Water Quality ( DWQ) have the responsibility to maintain, protect and enhance the quality of surface and ground water resources. The board is charged with developing programs for prevention and abatement of water pollution. The board also is responsible for: establishing water quality standards throughout the state; enforcing technology- based, secondary treatment effluent standards or establishing and enforcing other more stringent discharge standards to meet in- stream standards; reviewing plans, specifications and other data relative to waste- water disposal systems; establishing and conducting a continuing planning process for control of water pollution. DWQ's mission is to protect public health and all beneficial uses of water by maintaining and enhancing the chemical, 9 |