Utah SB0251 modifies coordination between the Department of Environmental Quality and local health departments.

Utah SB0251 removes a requirement for the Department of Environmental Quality to report to the Rules Review and General Oversight Committee on policies affecting local health departments. It establishes a process for local governments and health departments to request reimbursement for extraordinary expenses from civil penalties. The bill also authorizes the department to create rules defining qualifying environmental enforcement activities and extraordinary expenses. Additionally, it makes technical and conforming changes to existing laws.

Utah SB0251 modifies coordination between the Department of Environmental Quality and local health departments.

Utah SB0251 removes a requirement for the Department of Environmental Quality to report to the Rules Review and General Oversight Committee on policies affecting local health departments. It establishes a process for local governments and health departments to request reimbursement for extraordinary expenses from civil penalties. The bill also authorizes the department to create rules defining qualifying environmental enforcement activities and extraordinary expenses. Additionally, it makes technical and conforming changes to existing laws.