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JFAC approves Environmental Quality package including Triumph mine remediation and ARPA reimbursements
Summary
The committee approved several items for the Department of Environmental Quality, including targeted pay to reduce turnover, transfers for remediation funds, funding for Triumph mine cleanup work, ARPA reimbursements to infrastructure grantees and a $10 million transfer for drinking water/wastewater grants.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved a multi‑part package for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that includes targeted pay to address turnover in permitting roles, transfers and appropriations for remediation projects and ARPA‑funded infrastructure reimbursements.
Analyst Janet Jessup told the committee enhancements included targeted pay adjustments to retain permitting staff, a $1.5 million transfer from the Water…
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