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Committee clears bill to let cities and counties use Geneva Steel slag for road base

Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Standing Committee · January 22, 2026
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Summary

The committee unanimously recommended SB146 to expand permitted uses of industrial byproduct from the Geneva Steel site so that cities and counties may use the material for road base and other hard-cap applications; sponsor said DEQ-approved uses will remain required.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to recommend Senate Bill 146, which would broaden the approved uses of industrial byproduct (slag) left from the former Geneva Steel site so cities and counties may use it for road base and other capped applications.

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