Utah HB0437 establishes an expedited review process for certain environmental permits, defines related terms, and sets requirements for qualified.

Utah HB0437 amends environmental permitting processes by defining terms such as "eligible permit," "expedited review," and "qualified reviewer." The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to create rules for identifying eligible permits, establishing expedited review requirements, and certifying qualified reviewers. A qualified reviewer must hold an active professional license, have at least five years of relevant experience, and meet other specified criteria.

Utah HB0437 establishes an expedited review process for certain environmental permits, defines related terms, and sets requirements for qualified.

Utah HB0437 amends environmental permitting processes by defining terms such as "eligible permit," "expedited review," and "qualified reviewer." The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to create rules for identifying eligible permits, establishing expedited review requirements, and certifying qualified reviewers. A qualified reviewer must hold an active professional license, have at least five years of relevant experience, and meet other specified criteria.