S.C.R. 8

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEW
2 TECHNOLOGIES AND FACILITIES THAT ENHANCE THE
3 PRODUCTION AND VALUE OF UINTAH BLACK WAX
4 2012 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Chief Sponsor: Kevin T. Van Tassell
7 House Sponsor: ____________
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9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses support for
12 new technologies and facilities that allow for and enhance the production and value of
13 Uintah Black Wax.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This resolution:
16 . expresses support for new technologies and facilities that allow for and enhance the
17 production and value of Uintah Black Wax for shipping at lower temperatures,
18 including by truck and pipeline.
19 Special Clauses:
20 None
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22 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
23 WHEREAS, the United States is seeking energy development opportunities;
24 WHEREAS, using natural resources from all possible energy producing sources is
25 integral to economic growth;
26 WHEREAS, crude oil is currently being imported from outside the United States; and
27 WHEREAS, Utah has an abundance of waxy crude oil:

28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
29 Governor concurring therein, express support for new technologies and facilities that allow for
30 and enhance the production and value of Uintah Black Wax for shipping at lower temperatures,
31 including by truck and pipeline.
32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
33 Petroleum Association, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, and the Public Service
34 Commission.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-8-12 11:31 AM

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