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Senate approves study to seek incentives for emission reductions; sponsors say it's not regulation
Summary
Senate Bill 136 tasks the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board and the Division of Air Quality with studying incentive programs to reduce emissions statewide, including non‑attainment areas and the inland port. Sponsors emphasized incentives rather than new regulatory standards; the bill passed the Senate.
Salt Lake City — The Utah Senate on Feb. 10 passed Senate Bill 136 to give the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board new responsibilities and to direct the Division of Air Quality to study and recommend incentive‑based programs aimed at reducing emissions.
Senator Escamilla, presenting the bill, said the measure would fund a study and prioritize…
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