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Senate committee unanimously advances resolution urging federal permitting reform
Summary
The Senate Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend House Concurrent Resolution 5, which urges Congress to reform federal permitting timelines for energy and mining projects.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Senate Natural resources, agriculture and environment committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to favorably recommend House Concurrent Resolution 5 (permitting reform), sending the nonbinding resolution to the full Senate.
Representative Mikaela Ballard presented the resolution, telling the committee that lengthy federal reviews are a major barrier to energy and mining development in Utah. “The average…
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