NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT INTERIM COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 110 Senate Building

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=2026&com=INTNAE

 

Approximate

timeframe

               

1.

9:00
Committee Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026

·         Other committee business

 

2.

9:05
Data Center Policy

The committee will discuss environmental considerations and potential impacts concerning data centers.

·         Bryce Bird, Director, Division of Air Quality

·         Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Quality

·         Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer & Director, Division of Water Rights

·         Justin Shannon, Deputy Director, Division of Wildlife Resources

·         Hannah Freeze, Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner

·         Public comment

·         Committee discussion/action

 

10:15

3. Wildfire Update

The committee will receive an update regarding wildfire conditions, preparedness, and response efforts across the state.

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

·         Public comment

·         Committee discussion/action

 

10:45

4. Audit Report

The committee will receive a presentation on the Performance Audit of the Off-Highway Vehicle Funds: Improving Reporting and Accountability (Report 2026-14), including the audit report findings and recommendations.

·         Brian Dean, Deputy Auditor General, Office of the Legislative Auditor General

·         August Lehman, Senior Audit Supervisor, Office of the Legislative Auditor General

·         Public comment

·         Committee discussion/action

 

11:00

5. Adjourn