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Senate advances bill to stiffen DEQ penalties for low‑level radiation facilities
Summary
The Senate approved placing SB 18 on the third‑reading calendar; the bill, requested by DEQ, changes penalties for certain radiation regulation violations from $5,000 per occurrence to $5,000 per day to align with federal expectations and preserve state regulatory authority.
The Utah Senate moved Senate Bill 18 forward after floor debate on enforcement authority and potential fiscal effects. Senator Nielsen said SB 18, requested by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), would change statutory language so specified fines would apply per day rather than per occurrence — effectively increasing enforcement leverage for low‑level radiation regulation.
Sponsor remarks explained the change aims to preserve DEQ’s ability to regulate…
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