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House passes bill giving Utah DAQ limited power to adopt rules tougher than federal standards
Summary
House Bill 121 passed the Utah House after debate over whether the Division of Air Quality should use a 'reasonable' standard to adopt rules stricter than EPA regulations; an amendment to require rules be 'essential and reasonable' failed 27–40. The bill passed 54–18 and will go to the Senate.
House Bill 121, a measure to allow the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to adopt rules more stringent than corresponding federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations under certain conditions, passed the Utah House on March 4. Representative Edwards, sponsor of the bill, told the chamber the measure would let the DAQ "create rules across the state including processes and rules to tailor those to Utah's unique situations."
Supporters said the bill preserves procedural safeguards — rules must be based on evidence or studies, follow existing public‑process patterns including hearings and…
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