AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining. Oil and Gas Conservation

SERIES: 8424
TITLE: Oil and gas bonds
DATES: 1966-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name

DESCRIPTION: These records consist of bonds filed by oil and gas operators, payable to the state to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including well plugging and site restoration. This series includes bonds that have been fully released after all obligations have been met, along with documentation of bond amounts, associated wells, and final approval.

RETENTION

Retain for 1 year(s) after separation

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 08/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after termination and then destroy.

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 1 year after termination and then delete.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

These records have legal value based on the usefulness to document and protect the rights and interests of an individual or organization, to demonstrate compliance with laws and regulations, or to meet other legal needs. Specifically, to allow for any potential legal action as specified in Utah Code 40-6-12 (2009).

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. Utah Code 63G-2-301(3)(p) (2026)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Utah Code 63G-2-305(2) (2026)

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