- Cultural Resource Inventory - Required for all permit applications on Utah School and
Institutional Trust Lands.
- Paleontological Inventory - Required for all permit applications located within sensitive
paleontological areas.
- Expedited Processing of APDs - The most effective way to expedite the processing of APDs is
to submit a complete APD.
- Permit Extension Time Limits - The Division will no longer issue more than two drilling
permit extensions for wells to be drilled on State or Private
leases.
- Drilling Permit Expiration Dates -
Utah oil and gas well drilling permits (APDs) are generally valid
for one year. It is the operator's responsibility to monitor
permit expiration. Permit expiration dates can now be viewed
here.
- Request for Transfer of APD (Operator Change) - Drilling permits or pending applications will not be
transferred to a new operator unless the new operator signs a
Request to Transfer APD form.