Bill > SF0016

This bill amends Wyoming's industrial siting laws to enhance tribal notification requirements for industrial development projects. Specifically, the bill defines "tribal government" to include the Eastern Shoshone tribe, the Northern Arapaho tribe of the Wind River Indian Reservation, and their cooperative tribal governing body. The legislation mandates that when an industrial facility permit is being considered, the state director must serve notice to tribal governments located in the same or adjacent county as the proposed facility. This includes providing electronic or physical copies of permit applications, notifying tribes about waiver requests, meetings, and hearings related to the industrial siting process. The bill will apply to all industrial siting permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2025, and requires the industrial siting council to develop rules for implementing these new notification requirements. The primary goal appears to be ensuring that tribal governments are informed and have an opportunity to provide input on industrial development projects that may impact their lands or communities.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0016