Changes to Oil and Gas Royalty Reporting
The agency has made changes to R850-5-300 to clarify the requirements for payors of oil and gas royalty, effective June 1, 2019. Should you have comments or questions, please contact: LaVonne Garrison lavonnegarrison@utah.gov 801-538-5197
New Oil and Gas Rules
The agency has revised its oil and gas rules to update them from the last major revision in 2005. The current rules have been repealed and replaced with these revised rules , effective June 1, 2019. Should you have comments or questions, please contact: LaVonne Garrison lavonnegarrison@utah.gov 801-538-5197
Torgerson Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence
Congratulations to SITLA Resource Specialist Bryan Torgerson who received the 2019 Governor’s Award for Excellence earlier this month. The 14-year manager of SITLA’s Southeastern Area Office in Moab, Bryan was cited for his outstanding public service to the State of Utah and commitment to trust land beneficiaries. Bryan was recognized for his leadership and diplomacy… Read more »
Wildland Seed Permits
SITLA is currently streamlining its wildland seed harvesting sales process to more quickly authorize permits of less than $5,000. When approved, this new rule allows harvesters to apply for permits over the counter and without competitive bidding, as required previously. The new process includes electronic notification of the sale to an agency-maintained email list of… Read more »
#SITLAfunds19 Challenge Winners Announced
Congratulations to Three Peaks Elementary in Iron County School District and L.C. Reading Elementary in Davis School District, this year’s winners of the #SITLAfunds19 Photo Challenge. School LAND Trust Funds are interest income from Utah’s $2.5 billion Permanent School Fund endowment, which are distributed annually to every K-12 school in Utah. Co-sponsored by the School… Read more »
May – August 2 | Request for Qualifications USU-Moab
The SITLA Property Planning and Development Group announces a Request for Qualifications-Statement of Interest for a mixed-use, multi-family, and student housing project surrounding the future Utah State University Moab campus. Find all information on the project page.
July 2019 Competitive Mineral Lease Offering
Competitive Mineral Lease Offering bids are now being accepted through the EnergyNet bidding website. If you have any questions in regards to the actual bidding process, visit the EnergyNet website or call (877) 351-4488.
July 28-August 1 | WSLCA Conference
The Western States Land Commissioners Association (WSLCA) summer conference is held in Whitefish, Montana. WSLCA is a non-profit consortium of administrators of trust lands totaling more than 500 million acres of public and school trust lands in 21 western states. WSLCA’s services and activities assist states to manage assets that help to fund public education. The combined holdings of the WSLCA member states represent the second largest owner of land and minerals in the United States, second only to the federal government. We are proud that the vast resources entrusted to our care continue to provide billions of dollars each year in support of public education in America.
August 14 | SITLA Board of Trustees Meeting
The SITLA Board of Trustees meets to review and discuss trust lands issues, operations, and business projects. The full agenda and supporting documents will be posted when available.September 10-11 | SITLA Board of Trustees Meeting
The SITLA Board of Trustees meets to review and discuss trust lands issues, operations, and business projects. This board meeting also includes a tour of trust land projects. The full agenda and supporting documents will be posted when available.
October 7-8 | STEM Fest 2019
This two-day event brings 15,000 students from around the state to participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Learn more: STEM Fest 2019.October 9 | SITLA Board of Trustees Meeting
The SITLA Board of Trustees meets to review and discuss trust lands issues, operations, and business projects. The full agenda and supporting documents will be posted when available.
November 6 | SITLA Land Sale Auction
The next land sale auction will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Please visit the land sale page for additional information regarding the specific parcels to be offered, and the time and location of the sale.
