Bill > HB0085

This bill makes several modifications to Utah's environmental permitting processes, primarily focusing on air quality regulations. It updates definitions in air pollution laws, establishes new requirements for operating permits, and introduces two new study and guidance initiatives. Specifically, the bill requires the Division of Air Quality to develop written guidance on plantwide applicability limitations (PALs), which help facilities manage their air emissions more flexibly, and conduct a study on expanding the permit-by-rule program for various industrial sources. The bill also clarifies fee structures for air pollution operating permits, including penalties for late payments and provisions for permit revocation. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting to legislative committees about the implementation of these new programs, with sunset dates of July 1, 2026, for the new sections related to PALs and permit-by-rule expansion. The changes aim to streamline environmental permitting processes, provide more clarity for industrial sources, and potentially reduce administrative burdens while maintaining environmental protection standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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