40-6-16. Duties of division.
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; and 40-6-24
(9) through the division's director, implement Title 19, Chapter 12, Pollution Control Act.