Natural resources, agriculture, & environment interim committee

Members of the public may participate remotely in the meeting by visiting the committee’s webpage to access the live streaming options: https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2024&com=INTNAE

Approximate

timeframe

8:30

1. Committee Business

· Call to order

· Approval of the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes

· Other committee business

8:35

2. A Performance Audit of Mineral Royalty Agreements: An Examination of Mineral Production on the Great Salt Lake

The committee will hear from the Office of the Legislative Auditor General (OLAG) regarding the findings of OLAG’s audit of mineral royalty agreements.

· Nicole Luscher, Audit Supervisor, OLAG

· Jamie Barnes, Director, Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

· Committee discussion/action

8:55

9:05

3. Water Reporting

The committee will review intent language requesting that the Division of Water Resources monitor statewide legislative water optimization efforts and report the Division’s findings to the committee.

· Rep. Raymond Ward

· Committee discussion/action

9:10

4. Predator Control Measures

The committee will hear a report on predator control measures.

· J Shirley, Director, Division of Wildlife Resources

· Committee discussion/action

9:25

5. Veterinarian Education Loan Repayment Program

The committee will hear a presentation on the program’s revenues, expenditures, and outcomes.

· Leann Hunting, Animal Industry Director, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

· Committee discussion/action

9:40

6. Emerging Energy Policy Framework and Considerations

The committee will hear a presentation on new or updated frameworks for emerging energy sources.

· Dusty Monks, Interim Director, Utah Office of Energy Development

· Committee discussion/action

9:55

7. Division of Drinking Water Fee Authority

The committee will hear a presentation on modifications to the Utah Safe Drinking Water Act to address fee authority for the Division of Drinking Water.

· Nathan Lunstad, Director, Division of Drinking Water

· Committee discussion/action

10:10

8. Utah Lake Authority

The committee will receive a presentation on the background and objectives of the Utah Lake Authority.

· Luke Peterson, Director, Utah Lake Authority

· Committee discussion/action

10:30

9. Private Property Rights

The committee will discuss ownership and protection of private property.

· Rep. Scott Chew

· Committee discussion/action

10:45

10. Funding for Water-Related Capital Projects

The commission will hear a report on funds used to finance water infrastructure projects.

· Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources

· Committee discussion/action

11:00

11. Other Items/Adjourn