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DEQ outlines permitting reforms: permit‑by‑rule, checklists and e‑permitting pilots to shorten review times
Summary
The Department of Environmental Quality reported interim steps to speed permitting and improve transparency, including new permit‑by‑rule authorizations in air quality, checklists for waste permits, a drinking‑water rule expansion, and plans to pilot contractor‑assisted reviews and e‑permitting dashboards.
Tim Davis, executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, presented an interim report on the department's implementation of permitting reforms urged by the governor's executive order and House Bill 85.
Davis said the reforms aim to increase speed and predictability without weakening environmental standards. Key actions reported include:
- Division of Air Quality: developed seven permit‑by‑rule (PBR) authorizations (exceeding the HB 85 directive for five) for specified activities such as fuel storage tanks, abrasive…
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