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JANUARY 25, 2017 MEETING MINUTES BEFORE THE BOARD OF OIL, GAS AND MINING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN AND FOR THE STATE OF UTAH Page 1 of 6 A public meeting was held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in the auditorium of the Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting will be streamed live on the Department of Natural Resources YouTube channel. The link for the Briefing Session is https://youtu.be/z0vRKBaghfw, and the link for the Board Hearing is https://youtu.be/mutKeLJl5aQ. ATTENDEES: Board Members: Ruland J. Gill, Jr, Chairman Richard K. Borden, Excused Michael R. Brown Susan S. Davis, Excused Chris D. Hansen Carl F. Kendell Gordon L. Moon Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division: Michael S. Johnson, AAG, representing the Board Steven F. Alder, AAG, representing the Division Melissa Reynold, AAG, representing the Division Meg Osswald, AAG, representing the Division Division of Oil, Gas and Mining: John R. Baza, Division Director Steve L. Schneider, Admin. Policy Coordinator James Owen, Research Consultant Julie Ann Carter, Board Secretary John Rogers, Assoc. Director, Oil and Gas Program Dana Dean, Assoc. Director, Mining Program Hollie Brown, Public Information Officer Brad Hill, Permit Mgr., Oil and Gas Program Dustin Doucet, Petroleum Engineer, Oil and Gas Program Josh Payne, Oil and Gas Program Fox Rothschild LLP: Brent D. Chicken, Esq.

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JANUARY 25, 2017 MEETING MINUTES

BEFORE THE BOARD OF OIL, GAS AND MINING

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

IN AND FOR THE STATE OF UTAH

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A public meeting was held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in the auditorium of the

Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting

will be streamed live on the Department of Natural Resources YouTube channel. The link for

the Briefing Session is https://youtu.be/z0vRKBaghfw, and the link for the Board Hearing is

https://youtu.be/mutKeLJl5aQ.

ATTENDEES:

Board Members:

Ruland J. Gill, Jr, Chairman

Richard K. Borden, Excused

Michael R. Brown

Susan S. Davis, Excused

Chris D. Hansen

Carl F. Kendell

Gordon L. Moon

Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division:

Michael S. Johnson, AAG, representing the Board

Steven F. Alder, AAG, representing the Division

Melissa Reynold, AAG, representing the Division

Meg Osswald, AAG, representing the Division

Division of Oil, Gas and Mining:

John R. Baza, Division Director

Steve L. Schneider, Admin. Policy Coordinator

James Owen, Research Consultant

Julie Ann Carter, Board Secretary

John Rogers, Assoc. Director, Oil and Gas Program

Dana Dean, Assoc. Director, Mining Program

Hollie Brown, Public Information Officer

Brad Hill, Permit Mgr., Oil and Gas Program

Dustin Doucet, Petroleum Engineer, Oil and Gas Program

Josh Payne, Oil and Gas Program

Fox Rothschild LLP:

Brent D. Chicken, Esq.

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Lear & Lear P.L.L.C.

Mitchell S. Maio, Esq.

Ginger L. Utley, Esq.

Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corporation:

Ryan Waller, Team Lead, Mineral Lead

Katherine Matthews, Senior Development Engineer

Kevin P. Stephens, Senior Geologist

Hunter Mineral Law

Anthony T. Hunter, Esq.

International Petroleum Limited Liability Company

Brad Wixom

BRO Energy, LLC

Bryon Wixom

BRIEFING SESSION:

The Chairman, Ruland J. Gill, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mr. John R.

Baza, Director of the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining, conducted the briefing session.

1. Earth Day Awards Overview

Mr. John R. Baza, Director, reported that the Division sent out calls for nominations for

Earth Day Awards in December. Nominations will continue to be accepted until the end of

January. The Division will review nominations and report them to the Board at the February

hearing. In March the nominees will be invited to give presentations to the Board. The Board will

vote on the nominations and decide who to give awards to. The awards will be given at the April

board meeting.

2. Legislative Update

Mr. James Owen gave the Board an update on the 2017 legislative session. Mr. Owen

reported on bills having potential impact, including energy bills, a joint resolution calling for a

repeal of the Bears Ears National Monument, and administrative bills.

Mr. John Baza reported on the Natural Resources base budget meeting at the legislature.

With oil prices not on the rebound the Division is still in need of the general funds appropriation

that was provided last year.

A discussion regarding repealing the Bears Ears National Monument bill, and a force

pooling bill, followed Mr. Baza’s report.

3. Oil and Gas Program – 2016 Year End Review

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Mr. John Rogers gave a year end review for the Oil and Gas program. There is an upward

trend in spuds, and rig count, which have increased over last year. Oil and gas production

continues to drop, which affects the severance tax that funds the Oil and Gas program. The hope

is that with more drilling planned oil and gas production will increase. Inspections are going up,

and the Oil and Gas Program has stepped up enforcement and compliance actions to get old sites

with environmental hazards cleaned up.

4. Other

Hydraulic litigation that occurred last year has been appealed. The oral arguments will

take place in March.

Discussion of the Idaho State Oil and Gas Commission’s rules for oil and gas development.

Report on potential field trips in March and September.

5. Next Month’s Agenda and Division Calendar

The next hearing is on February 22, 2017.

6. Opportunity for Public Comment

Chairman Gill opened the meeting for public comments, and seeing none, the board

recessed until 10:00 a.m.

The Briefing Session adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

FORMAL SESSION:

The Chairman, Ruland J. Gill, Jr., called the formal session of the Board of Oil Gas and

Mining hearing to order at 10:04 a.m. The Board heard the following matters:

Please note: Transcripts of the formal items will be available for review at the Division

offices approximately fifteen business days after the hearing date. Copies of individual

transcripts may be purchased from Alpine Court Reporting, 243 East 400 South, Suite 101B, Salt

Lake City, Utah 84111, ph.: 801-691-1000.

1. Docket No. 2015-026 Cause No. 131-141 – In the Matter of the AMENDED Request for

Agency Action of CRESCENT POINT ENERGY U.S. CORPORATION for an order: (1)

partially vacating the Board’s Order in Docket No. 2011-012, Cause No. 142-05 as to certain

lands; (2) vacating the Board’s Order in Docket No. 2014-023, Cause No. 131-138; and (3)

establishing 40-acre, overlapping 640-acre and overlapping stand-up 1,280-acre drilling units for

the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Lower Green River and Green

River-Wasatch Formations in portions of Townships 3 and 4 South, Ranges 1 and 2 East,

U.S.M., Uintah County, Utah.

Time: 10:04 a.m. to 11:27 a.m.

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Board Members present: Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Michael R. Brown, Chris D.

Hansen, Carl F. Kendell, and Gordon L. Moon. Richard K. Borden and Susan S. Davis

were excused.

Counsel for the Board: Michael S. Johnson, Assistant Attorney General,

Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division.

Counsel for the Division: Steven F. Alder, Melissa L. Reynolds, and Meg Osswald,

Assistant Attorneys General, Natural Resources.

Witnesses: Dustin Doucet, Brad Hill, and John Rogers.

Counsel for Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corporation: Brent D. Chicken, Fox

Rothschild LLP.

Witnesses: Ryan Waller, and Katie Matthews.

The Board heard the report of Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corporation as required by the

Board’s Order for Docket No. 2015-026 Cause No. 131-141, which was dated effective March

21, 2016.

The petitioner made a motion under Rule 641 that the testimony and exhibits presented

today and the information exchanged and the questions and answers be deemed to satisfy the

April 2017 reporting requirement in lieu of filing a written report. The Board ruled that the oral

testimony is satisfactory, but in future years a written report is required. Paragraph 18 of the

March 21, 2016 order may be modified to include a list of appropriate information to include in

the report and excluding confidential information. Mr. Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Mr. Michael

R. Brown, Mr. Chris D. Hansen, Mr. Carl F. Kendell, and Mr. Gordon L. Moon were present to

participate at the hearing and vote on the matter. Mr. Richard K. Borden and Ms. Susan S. Davis

were excused. Mr. Brent D. Chicken will prepare the order.

2. Docket No. 2017-002 Cause No. 131-149 – In the matter of the Request for Agency

Action of CRESCENT POINT ENERGY U.S. CORPORATION for an order (1) Partially

vacating the Board’s Order in Docket No. 2014-036, Cause No. 131-139 as to certain lands; (2)

Partially vacating the Board’s Order in Docket No. 2013-025, Cause No. 142-09 as to certain

lands; and (3) Amending the Board’s Order in Docket No. 2015-026, Cause No. 131-141 to

cover additional lands and to establish 40-acre, overlapping 640-acre and overlapping stand-up

1,280-acre drilling units for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the

Lower Green River and Green River-Wasatch Formations in portions of Townships 3 and 4

South, Ranges 1 and 2 East, U.S.M., Uintah County, Utah.

Time: 11:27 a.m. to 2:26 p.m.

Board Members present: Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Michael R. Brown, Chris D.

Hansen, Carl F. Kendell, and Gordon L. Moon. Richard K. Borden and Susan S. Davis

were excused.

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Counsel for the Board: Michael S. Johnson, Assistant Attorney General,

Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division.

Counsel for the Division: Steven F. Alder, Melissa L. Reynolds, and Meg Osswald,

Assistant Attorneys General, Natural Resources.

Witnesses: Dustin Doucet, Brad Hill, and John Rogers.

Counsel for Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corporation: Brent D. Chicken, Fox

Rothschild LLP.

Witnesses: Ryan Waller, Kevin Stephens, and Katie Matthews.

Counsel for the Respondents International Petroleum Limited Liability Company and

BRO Energy, LLC: Anthony T. Hunter, Esq., Hunter Mineral Law

Counsel for the Respondent, Anthony T. Hunter, Esq., reported that the Respondents,

International Petroleum Limited Liability Company and BRO Energy, LLC, have worked out an

agreement with the Petitioner that addresses the Respondents concerns. Therefore, the

Respondents do not plan to put on a case today and withdraw their objections as noted.

The Petitioner requested that the Request for Agency Action be granted as submitted.

The Division supports the Petitioner’s request. The Board approved the request, with

clarifications, by unanimous vote. Mr. Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Mr. Michael R. Brown, Mr.

Chris D. Hansen, Mr. Carl F. Kendell, and Mr. Gordon L. Moon were present to participate at

the hearing and vote on the matter. Mr. Richard K. Borden and Ms. Susan S. Davis were

excused. Mr. Brent D. Chicken will prepare the order.

3. Docket No. 2017-001 Cause No. 131-148 – In the matter of the Request for Agency

Action of CRESCENT POINT ENERGY U.S. CORP. for an order force pooling the interests of

all owners refusing to agree to lease their interests or otherwise bear their proportionate share of

the costs of drilling operations for the WINN #2-21-3-1E-H1 Well in the drilling unit established

by the Board’s Order in Cause No. 131-141, comprising Section 21, Township 3 South, Range 1

East, U.S.M., within the Central Randlett Area, Uintah County, Utah, for the production of oil

and gas from the Lower Green River and Wasatch Formations.

Time: 2:39 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.

Board Members present: Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Michael R. Brown, Chris D.

Hansen, Carl F. Kendell, and Gordon L. Moon. Richard K. Borden and Susan S. Davis

were excused.

Counsel for the Board: Michael S. Johnson, Assistant Attorney General,

Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division.

Counsel for the Division: Meg Osswald, Assistant Attorneys General, Natural

Resources.

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Witnesses: Dustin Doucet, Brad Hill, and John Rogers.

Counsel for Crescent Point Energy U.S. Corporation: Mitchell S. Maio, and Ginger

L. Utley, Lear & Lear L.L.P.

Witnesses: Ryan Waller, and Katherine Matthews.

The Board approved the request as submitted, with exceptions, by unanimous vote.

Mr. Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Mr. Michael R. Brown, Mr. Chris D. Hansen, Mr. Carl F.

Kendell, and Mr. Gordon L. Moon were present to participate at the hearing and vote on the matter.

Mr. Richard K. Borden and Ms. Susan S. Davis were excused. Mr. Mitchell S. Maio will prepare

the order.

4. Docket No. 2017-003 Cause No. 283-01 – In the matter of the Request for Agency

Action of TARIQ AHMAD challenging certain Notices of Violation issued by the Division of

Oil, Gas & Mining.

Time: 4:33 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.

Board Members present: Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Michael R. Brown, Chris D.

Hansen, Carl F. Kendell, and Gordon L. Moon. Richard K. Borden and Susan S. Davis

were excused.

Counsel for the Board: Michael S. Johnson, Assistant Attorney General,

Utah Attorney General’s Office, Natural Resources Division.

Counsel for the Division: Steven F. Alder, Melissa L. Reynolds, and Meg Osswald,

Assistant Attorneys General, Natural Resources.

Witnesses:

Counsel for Mr. Tariq Ahmad: Not present.

This matter is continued to the regularly scheduled Board of Oil, Gas and Mining hearing

on February 22, 2017. Mr. Ruland J Gill, Jr., Chairman, Mr. Michael R. Brown, Mr. Chris D.

Hansen, Mr. Carl F. Kendell, and Mr. Gordon L. Moon were present at the hearing. Mr. Richard

K. Borden and Ms. Susan S. Davis were excused.

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Bill # Bill Title Bill Sponsor Bill Purpose Bill Status

Utah Division of Oil Gas & Mining2017 Legislative Session

Updated 01/24/2017Bill # Bill Title Bill Sponsor Bill Purpose Bill Status

Assessment Area Energy Upgrade Amendment Sen. Van Tassel Bill file opened / in

process

Energy Development Bill file opened / in

Energy / Mineral Bills

Energy Development Amendments Sen. Adams Bill file opened / in

process

Energy Policy Amendments Sen. Bramble Bill file opened / in process

During Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands meetingPublic Lands Management Amendment? Rep. Noel?

During Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands meeting 12/20/16, it was mentioned that Rep. Noel would have this “fleshed out during the session”.

No file

Concurrent Resolution Requesting the Department Resolution requests that the DOE allocate adequate funding to Bill assigned fiscalS.C.R. 3

q g pof Energy Adequately Fund the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project

Sen. Hinkinsq q g

complete the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action project by 2025.

Bill assigned fiscal analyst

Administrative BillsConcurrent Resolution Calling for the Repeal of the Bears Ears Monument Designation

Rep. Ivory Bill file opened

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H.C.R. 1 Concurrent Resolution on Public Lands Litigation Rep. Stratton

Concurrent resolution that encourages the pursuit of legal action establishing state sovereignty and equal footing, which would lead to the state obtaining control of federal public lands within the state of Utah.

Bill assigned fiscal analyst

Data Breach Notification Rep Perry Bill file openedRequirements Rep. Perry Bill file opened

Department of NR Changes Rep. Perry Bill file opened

Family Leave Amendments Rep. Romero Bill file opened

Gov. Immunity Amendments Rep. Snow Bill file opened

Gov. Transparency Amendments Sen. D. Henderson Bill file opened

Great Salt Lake Commission Rep. Nelson Bill file opened

Health Reform Amends Rep. Dunnigan Bill file opened

S B 20 Ph d R ti t A d S H t Modifies Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act procedures Numbered bill publicly S.B. 20 Phased Retirement Amends Sen. Hemmert Modifies Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act procedures for phased retirement

Numbered bill publicly distributed

Procurement Code Amends Rep. Froerer Bill file opened

Public Employees Long- Amends provisions relating to long-term disability benefits for state House/ received fiscal H.B. 28 Term Disability Act

AmendsRep. Duckworth Amends provisions relating to long-term disability benefits for state

employees note from Fiscal Analyst

Public Recording Amends Sen. Stephenson Bill file opened

S.B. 21 Retirement System Amends Sen. Hemmert Modifies Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act retiree tifi ti d b fit i l ti t ti t ti

Numbered bill publicly di t ib t dS.B. 21 Retirement System Amends Sen. Hemmert notification and benefit conversions relating to retirement options distributed

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S.B.19Retirement System Payments to Survivors Amends

Sen. DaytonProvides that the divorce or annulment of a member’s marriage revokes any beneficiary designation naming the divorced member’s former spouse

LFA/ fiscal note publicly available

S.B. 105 Sale of State Lands Sen. Davis Established a preference for leasing state land over selling state land LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal inputp g g agencies for fiscal input

H.B. 11 State Boards and C i i A d t Rep. Thurston

This bill removes political party affiliation requirements for 28 different State Boards and Commissions. This includes BOGM. Under this bill, Utah Code Section 40-6-4(2)(b) is amended to remove the l “N th f b h ll b f th liti l

1/23/17: House 1st Reading; 1/24/17: Favorable R d ti fH.B. 11 Commissions Amendments Rep. Thurston language: “No more than four members shall be from the same political

party.” Thus, BOGM membership would no longer be limited to any particular balance of political party affiliation.

Recommendation from House Government Operations Committee

S.B. 11 Water Development C i i A d t Sen. Dayton

Modifies Utah Code 73-27-102(2)(d)(xi) to eliminate the Executive Director of DNR as a non-voting, Governor-appointed member of the Analysts assigned for

Fi l N tS.B. 11 Commission Amendments Sen. Dayton Director of DNR as a non voting, Governor appointed member of the State Water Development Commission. Fiscal Note

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WHY

REGULATION?

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Foster responsible development

Protect the public health and safety

Preserve the environment

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WTI CRUDE OIL PRICE LAST 40 YEARS

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16,000

18,000

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

UTAH -- INSPECTABLE UNITS (OIL AND GAS WELLS)

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ANY TIME

ANYWHERE

ANY WEATHER

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SPILLS AND

ACCIDENTS

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OIL & GAS PUBLIC PERCEPTION

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Depressed oil & gas prices and production Education – overall negative perception of petroleum

industry Hydraulic Fracturing Air Quality Endangered Species Split Estate Environmental Issues Information Systems –Development Federal Land Issues Preparing for “rebound”

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Participated in Gas Storage IOGCC Publication Providing exceptional service on reduced budget Continued strong inspection and enforcement program Daily education for public, industry and lawmakers Finalizing work w/ GWPC on new data base Risk based inspection program Board matters reflecting innovative spacing for

horizontal drilling

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Foster responsible development

Protect the public health and safety

Preserve the environment

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DRAFT FEBRUARY AGENDA

BEFORE THE BOARD OF OIL, GAS AND MINING

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

IN AND FOR THE STATE OF UTAH

Copies of the agenda are available at www.ogm.utah.gov and at the administrative offices. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,

persons requiring auxiliary communicative aids and services to enable them to participate in this hearing should call Julie Ann Carter at (801)

538-5277, at least three working days prior to the hearing. One or more members of the Board may participate electronically pursuant to R641-

100-600. The specified meeting location would serve as the anchor location for participation by the public.)

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in the auditorium of the

Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting

will be streamed live on the Department of Natural Resources YouTube channel. The link for

the Briefing Session is ___, and the link for the Board Hearing is _____.

The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining will conduct a Briefing Session at 9:00 a.m.:

1. Rio Tinto Kennecott Bingham Mine Annual Report

2. Earth Day Awards Overview

3. Legislative Update

4. Other

5. Next Month’s Agenda and Division Calendar

6. Opportunity for Public Comment

7. A meeting will be held during a Working Luncheon in Room 1010 to discuss

Earth Day Nominations

The Board will hear the following Matters at 10:00 a.m.:

1. Docket No. 2017-003 Cause No. 283-01 – In the matter of the Request for Agency

Action of TARIQ AHMAD challenging certain Notices of Violation issued by the Division of

Oil, Gas & Mining.

(This matter is continued from the January hearing.)

2. Docket No. 2017-004 Cause No. M/049/0047 and M/049/0062 – In the matter of the

Request for Agency Action of CHIEF CONSOLIDATED MINING COMPANY with respect to

Mining Permit Nos. Lime Peak Quarry, Permit No. M/049/0047 and Tintic Operations, Permit

No. M/049/0062 operating within Juab and Utah Counties, Utah.

3. Docket No. 2017-005 Cause No. 139-142 – In the matter of the Request for Agency

Action of EP ENERGY E&P COMPANY, L.P. for an order pooling all interests, including the

compulsory pooling of the interests of certain non-consenting or unlocatable owners, in the

drilling unit established for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the

Lower Green River-Wasatch Formations comprised of all of Section 25, Township 3 South,

Range 4 West, U.S.M., Duchesne County, Utah.

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