FY 2016 Appropriation

The Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee considers and discusses budgetary issues related to Utah's natural resources, agriculture, and environment. These budget issues often provide the framework for policy decisions for best use and preservation of air, land, and water in Utah.

The subcommittee reviews and approves the budgets for the following agencies:

  • Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
  • Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
  • Department of Agriculture and Food (DAF)
  • School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA)
  • Public Lands Policy Coordination Office (PLPCO)
  • Office of Energy Development (OED).

Some key issues addressed in the subcommittee include: wildlife, fire suppression, parks, food safety, invasive species, endangered species, air quality, water quality, radiation control, public lands, school trust lands, and energy development.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $458,398,800 from all sources for Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality. This is a 15.9 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $101,727,300 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 41.8 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

In addition to statewide compensation and internal service fund cost increases, the following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time 02. Capital Development - Unified State Lab$188,800 ($188,800)
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$188,800$0General Fund
$0 ($188,800)General Fund, One-time
Prioritized #2 by the subcommittee. Estimated O&M is $747,100.
07. Dead Horse Point Campground$20,000 ($20,000)
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$20,000$0General Fund
$0 ($20,000)General Fund, One-time
Priotitized #7 by the subcommittee. Estimated O&M is $20,000.
Administrative Law Judge Amendments$0$9,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$9,000General Fund, One-time
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Environmental Quality $9,000 one-time in FY 2016 from the General Fund to modify rules associated with requests for agency action.
Air Quality Attorney General Support$135,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$135,000$0General Fund
Since 2009, the Utah Air Quality Board has finalized 40 new rules. Requests for air quality permits are increasing, and the number of air quality decisions being appealed is increasing. The Division of Air Quality seeks additional assistance from the Attorney General in order to provide adequate legal review and support in its operations.
Air Quality CARROT Grants$0$700,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$700,000General Fund, One-time
In 2014, the Legislature enacted the Clean Air Retrofit, Replacement, and Off-road Technology (CARROT) Program to encourage individuals and entities to reduce emissions from heavy-duty on-road diesel engines, non-road diesel engines, and small non-road engines. New funding would allow these efforts to continue.
Air Quality Minor Source Compliance$360,300$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$360,300$0General Fund
The number of new permits issued to oil and gas sources by the Division of Air Quality is increasing each year. In order to maintain the current inspection standard of once every three years, the Division would need additional staff.
Air Quality Minor Source Compliance - FY 2015 Supplemental$0$43,600
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$43,600General Fund, One-time
The number of new permits issued to oil and gas sources by the Division of Air Quality is increasing each year. In order to maintain the current inspection standard of once every three years, the Division would need additional staff.
Air Quality Research$0$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
The Division of Air Quality plans to continue air quality research including along the Wasatch Front and in the Uinta Basin. Research is needed to understand the chemistry and meteorology that cause and exacerbate air pollution in Utah's unique environment.
Asset and Agreement Tracking System Maintenance & Hosting$40,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$40,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division is nearing completion of the development of the new Sovereign Lands Asset and Agreement Tracking System. There will be ongoing costs for software maintenance of $25,000 and for DTS hosting and support of $15,000.
Assist with Geological Survey Shortfall$0$300,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$300,000General Fund, One-time
Sen. Hinkins requested to provide 1x funding to assist with UGS' shortfall from the LEDA and Federal Mineral Lease this year (low oil prices); next year they will have several staff retire and be able to absorb it better, without RIF.
Attorney General Dedicated Credit Adjustments$163,500$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$32,200$0General Fund
$73,700$0Federal Funds
$36,900$0GFR - Constitutional Defense
$4,900$0GFR - Wildlife Resources
$6,500$0Land Grant Management Fund
$9,300$0Water Resources C and D
This item designates additional funding appropriated to an agency to pay higher costs for Attorney General services, due to statewide and AG-specific compensation increases.
Bear Lake State Park Marina$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000General Fund, One-time
Funding for a study assessing the costs of expanding the marina.
Bear Lake: Access Points Improvement$0$250,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$250,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division is in collaboration with Bear Lake Regional Commission, Bear River Association of Governments, GOED, National Park Service, and the Division of Parks and Recreation to improve Bear Lake's infrastructure and enhance the recreational opportunities, as well as the public access and safety. This funding request is to be matched with other sources and be used for projects that will improve the parking, enhance the lighting at boat ramps, and provide more permanent restroom facilities around the lake.
Bear Lake: Law Enforcement$65,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$65,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The majority of the goals of the Bear Lake Comprehensive Management Plan deal with public safety and the protection of the environmental resources. Currently, the law enforcement is contracted through the Rich County Sheriff's Office for peak summer season only. To meet the increased demand for recreational access, and recent legislation and policies related to the beach launching, quagga mussel prevention, and restrictions on using motorized vehicles on the beaches, the division is requesting additional appropriation of $65,000 ongoing to provide full-time law enforcement at Bear Lake through Rich County's Sheriff's Office.
Bear River Management Plan, Phase 1$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Bear River is used for recreation, agriculture, and industry. These multiple uses will continue to increase as the population along the Wasatch Front continues to expand and move northward into communities along the river. The division is requesting funding for phase one of a comprehensive management plan for the area. The comprehensive management plan sets the framework for the management of sovereign lands under multiple-use, sustained-yield principles. The funding is to aid staff with expertise provided by consultants for certain aspects of the process, as well as for materials for the public meetings.
Calibration Standards$0$102,700
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$102,700Dedicated Credits Revenue
The standards used by the Weights and Measures Program to assure that goods sold are accurately weighed and measured need to be periodically calibrated.
Canal Safety Amendments, HB 370 (2014 GS)$0$130,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$130,000General Fund, One-time
This request is to provide funding for HB 370 (2014 GS) for the remaining three years. The fiscal note stated that it "could cost the Division of Water Rights $130,000 per year from the General Fund for FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017 to complete the inventory list of water conveyance systems..." The division only got funding for FY 2015, and they are now requesting the funding for FY 2016.
Carp Removal$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000GFR - Species Protection
No Description
Catastrophic Fire$0$2,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy provides a systematic approach to reducing the risk of wildfire. If addressed collectively, the strategy's three goals of 1) Landscape Resilience, 2) Community Preparedness, and 3) Wildfire Response & Management will likely reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, as well as reduce both suppression and total costs of wildfire over time. The division is requesting $2.5 million to implement pre-suppression actions of wildfire prevention (targeted outreach to change behaviors and reduce the number of human-caused fires), preparedness (community planning, evacuation planning, egress issues, firefighter training and qualifications, fire department equipment, etc.), and mitigation (hazardous fuels reduction work, defensible space, etc.).
Clean Air Effort$2,000,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$2,000,000$0General Fund
Fueling stations
Coal Ash Regulation Amendments$2,300$58,700
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$30,600Dedicated Credits Revenue
$2,300$28,100GFR - Environmental Quality
Enactment of this legislation could generate $30,600 one-time in dedicated credits in FY 2016 for the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste for fees charged for permitting coal ash disposal facilities. Enactment of this legislation could cost the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste (SHW) $30,600 one-time from dedicated credits in FY 2016 for costs associated with permitting coal ash disposal facilities, and $28,100 one-time from the Environmental Quality Restricted Account (EQRA) in FY 2016 for creating rules regarding disposal of coal ash. This legislation could cost SHW $2,300 ongoing beginning in FY 2016 from EQRA for inspecting coal ash disposal facilities.
Colorado River Basin Conservation$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,500,000General Fund, One-time
Addiitonal funding for projects.
Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands$0$2,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,000,000General Fund, One-time
Commission for the Stewardship of Public Lands one-time funding.
Conservation Commission Employees$100,000$1,520,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$100,000$0General Fund
$0$600,000General Fund, One-time
$0$500,000Federal Funds
$0$80,000Agri Resource Development
$0$340,000Transfers
This is funding that may be needed to hire current UACD employees, as part of the restructuring of how the Conservation Commission funds the Conservation Districts. A Legislative Audit recommended changes in how the state is funding the 38 Conservation Districts. The plan is to no longer send the funds to the Utah Association of Conservation Districts (UACD), a nonprofit organization, but to hire the staff and use the Conservation Commission to distribute the funding.
Conservation Commission Equipment & Supplies$0$182,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$182,000General Fund, One-time
Additional funding for equipment and supplies for the new staff from the UACD.
Coyote Control$200,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$200,000$0GFR - Predator Control
Some of the most critical mule deer units need additional help with predator control. The division is requesting additional funds from the restricted account to expand coyote control efforts and ensure that the removal takes place at the right time of the year and is targeting the right animals.
Dam Safety$0$11,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$11,000,000General Fund, One-time
The purpose of the Dam Safety Program is to minimize the risk of dam failure by bringing dams up to safety standards. The division has estimated that based on the current funding level, it would take 59 years to address the deficiencies of all high-hazard dams in the state.
Department of Environmental Quality Modifications ($254,200)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$0General Fund
$0$0General Fund, One-time
$0$0Federal Funds
$0$0Dedicated Credits Revenue
($254,200)$0GFR - Environmental Quality
$0$0GFR - Used Oil Administration
$0$0Waste Tire Recycling Fund
$0$0Transfers - Within Agency
$0$0Beginning Nonlapsing
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. Enactment of this legislation would consolidate the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste and the Division of Radiation Control into a single division called the Division of Waste Management, and it would merge the Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board and the Radiation Control Board (each of which has 9 members) into an 11 member Waste Management Board. Enactment of this legislation could reduce expenditures by the Department of Environmental Quality by $254,200 ongoing beginning in FY 2016 from the Environmental Quality Restricted Account due to elimination of a Division Director position and a Support Services Coordinator position, and due to reduced costs resulting from fewer total board members. Additional savings may also be realized during the consolidation process.
DEQ Water Quality Fees and Permits$78,700$496,900
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$78,700$496,900Dedicated Credits Revenue
Dedicated credits have increased as a result of approved new fees for the pesticide program and 401 certification, and for increased storm water permits and Provo River Watershed Council Contract.
Desilting of Millsite Reservoir$0$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
Additional funding for the desilting process.
DNR - Delisting of Wolves$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
DNR Richfield Office Building$0$2,006,300
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,006,300GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The request is to borrow from the Sovereign Lands Management Restricted Account for the construction of a new DNR office building in Richfield, which will house the department staff, including the employees of the division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The divisions will use their current lease payments to repay the loan to the restricted fund over time.
Dredging the Great Salt Lake Marina$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
$0$500,000GFR - State Park Fees
The funding is to be provided from the Sovereign Lands Management Account (2/3) and the State Parks Fees Account (1/3).
DWR Current Expense and Travel ($17,000)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($17,000)$0General Fund
The division will implement efficiency measures that will reduce the amount of staff travel. This will also factor in the savings from the drop in gasoline prices.
Energy Development Partial FTE ($27,400)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($27,400)$0General Fund
Eliminate funding for 0.25 FTE for the Office of Energy Development.
Energy Research Triangle$0$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
The Energy Research Triangle will also support collaborative, interdisciplinary research through the creation of partnerships between Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, and Utah State University.
Enterprise-wide Land Information Initiative$0$600,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$600,000General Fund, One-time
Ten state agencies are collaborating to provide support for high resolution aerial photography, process improvements to the State Geographic Information Database, and for support to assert state stewardship over the public lands survey system (PLSS).
Federal Grants$155,500$13,622,100
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$155,500$13,622,100Federal Funds
Requests for approval to apply for additional federal grants with details included in the Issue Brief, "Agencies' Requests for Federal Funds."
Federal Land Exchange$0$300,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$300,000Land Grant Mgt Fund, One-time
SITLA continues to work on land exchanges with the federal government. The Legislature has been appropriating one-time funding (usually $300,000) since FY 2011. The agency is requesting another $300,000 for FY 2016.
Freeport Center O&M$56,600$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$56,600$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division has a need to store engines, vehicles, boats, etc. during the off-season. In the past, they have used warehouse space (80,000 sq. ft.) at the old Freeport Center in Clearfield, which was transferred to DFCM by the federal government. Some upgrades have been made to the facility since the transfer. DFCM is now requesting payments from the division for the annual operations and maintenance costs for the facility.
Fuel Lab Equipment and Calibration$0$128,900
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$128,900Dedicated Credits Revenue
The Motor Fuel Laboratory is currently unable to meet the requirements for testing of motor fuels due to testing equipment that is inadequate or not properly calibrated.
Geologic Hazard Mapping$184,800$3,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$184,800$0General Fund
$0$3,000General Fund, One-time
The landslide of August 5, 2014 in North Salt Lake left one home destroyed and neighbors worried about their own homes, with one of them quoted in the media wondering "Did we build in the right place?" How can home buyers and local government officials know if an area is safe in terms of geologic hazards? Many local government officials are also left in "the dark" as they respond to requests for rezoning to accommodate proposed new development in their boundaries without the needed geological hazard data. The lack of this information often leads local governments to permit areas that are not suitable for development. The results include excessive maintenance costs and potential liability from damaged streets, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and stormwater), along with increased expenses for private electric, gas, and communications utilities. These costs are ultimately borne by the taxpayer and utility subscribers. An example of this is SunCrest development in the Draper area. This funding will provide additional staff and equipment in order to expedite the production of geologic hazard maps in the state. Currently the state has 2 FTE, and they are able to produce 1-2 maps per year. This funding will double the FTE and the efforts.
Gordon Creek Stream Bank Alteration$0$150,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$150,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Grazing Improvement Program$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - Rangeland Improvement
The department is requesting additional one-time funds for Grazing Improvement Projects.
Invasive Species Inspections, Quagga, Bear Lake$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$300,000General Fund, One-time
$0$100,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
Funding from the Sovereign Lands Management Account for additional inspections points/services for quagga mussels at the Bear Lake.
Jordan River/Utah Lake Improvements$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
Jordan River: Bank Stabilization$50,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$50,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division has received numerous requests from local municipalities to help plan, implement, and fund stream bank stabilization projects along the Jordan River. In many cases the continual erosion and degradation of stream banks present serious threats to structures, land, and wildlife habitat along the Jordan River. The division is requesting $50,000 to provide matching funds for local projects that will protect the integrity and stability of the Jordan River, while also enhancing the ecological and aesthetic value of sovereign lands.
Jordan River: Commission$30,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$30,000$0GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The Jordan River Commission was created by an inter-local cooperation agreement in 2010, with the purpose to facilitate regional implementation of the Blueprint Jordan River, to serve as a technical resource to local communities, and to provide a forum for coordination of planning, restoration, and responsible development along the Jordan River corridor. The cities and counties that participate provide funding, and the Division of Water Quality provides office space. Currently, the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands does not provide financial contributions to the Jordan River Commission. The request is for $30,000 ongoing to assist the commission to hire a full-time staff, who is to focus on research, grant writing, and project-specific work.
Jordanelle Park Capital Improvements$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - State Park Fees
The request is for renovation projects and improvements for Jordanelle State Park funded jointly with the Bureau of Reclamation (the owner of the reservoir). Part of the renovation will include improvements allowing the visitors faster way to enter the park and includes an increase of the capacity of the park to accommodate more vehicles and visitors.
Kodachrome Park Access Road Bridge$0$260,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$260,000GFR - State Park Fees
Funding to rebuild the Kodachrome Park Access Road Bridge.
Lake Powell Quagga Mussel Containment and Prevention$0$740,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$740,000General Fund, One-time
Funding to provide more staff and additional measures to prevent the spread of quagga mussel from Lake Powell to the rest of Utah.
Land Stewardship Projects$1,500,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$1,500,000$0Land Grant Management Fund
This is a request for addition funding for additional land stewardship projects, such as road maintenance, erosion control, etc.
LiDAR for Northern Utah$0$250,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$250,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The division will partner with contributions from FEMA, the Utah Geological Survey, Division of Emergency Management, and other parties for LiDAR data acquisition for the shoreline and beaches of Bear Lake, the Bear River where claimed as sovereign, and as much of the Great Salt Lake shoreline and beaches as possible. LiDAR data will help staff manage the beds of sovereign lands. The data can also be used for vegetation modeling and mapping.
Modeling Emissions from Solid Fuel Burning Devices$0$70,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$70,000General Fund, One-time
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. Enactment of this legislation appropriates $70,000 from the General Fund one-time in FY 2016 to the Department of Environmental Quality for modeling to consider the impact of emissions from solid fuel burning devices.
Natural Gas Inspector$73,900$184,300
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$73,900$184,300Dedicated Credits Revenue
Due to lack of resources, the Weights and Measures Program has not been inspecting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicle fueling devices. This funding will allow for one inspector, vehicle, and the necessary equipment.
Navigational Hazards Removal$0$150,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$150,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
The State of Utah faces liability by continuing to allow navigational hazards to remain on waterways throughout the state. The division is responsible to provide safe navigation on sovereign lands. Staff has been working with local stakeholders to mitigate and remove navigational hazards on sovereign lands. The division is requesting funds to partner with local municipalities and agencies to prioritize the removal of navigational hazards on sovereign lands, including: abandoned pipelines, concrete bridge pilasters, fences, abandoned railroad trestles, etc.
NEPA Fund$250,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$250,000$0General Fund
No Description
Nonlapsing Balance$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$400,000Beginning Nonlapsing
No Description
Northern Utah Community Fisheries$0$20,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$20,000GFR - Wildlife Habitat
No Description
Oil and Gas FTE$168,500$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$168,500$0GFR - Oil and Gas Conservation Account
Funding from the Oil and Gas Restricted Account funding for an additional FTE for the oil and gas activities.
Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund Adjustment$0 ($595,000)
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0 ($595,000)Petroleum Storage Tank Trust
In connection with passage of HB 138 (2014 GS), $595,000 was appropriated to DEQ from the Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund. The appropriation was unnecessary.
Phragmites Removal on the Great Salt Lake$0$500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
Funding for phragmites removal projects.
PLPCO - Protect States Rights Litigation$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
PLPCO - Protect States Rights Litigation
Public Lands Litigation Funding$0$1,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,000,000GFR - Constitutional Defense
The Public Lands Litigation line item has been funded one-time from the Constitutional Defense Restricted Account annually since FY11. This appropriation would continue the one-time funding at the same level.
Public Lands Litigation Shift$879,500$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$879,500$0Beginning Nonlapsing
Shifting the line item and all funding from the Governor's Office to PLPCO.
Reduction of SITLA Capital Development Projects ($3,635,600)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($335,600)$0GFR - Land Exchange Distribution Account
($3,300,000)$0Land Grant Management Fund
Due to the downturn in the economy, SITLA has reduced its capital development projects and the need for this funding is no longer there.
RS 2477 Analyst$0$46,300
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$46,300Land Grant Mgt Fund, One-time
SITLA is working with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to help counties resolve the RS 2477 issues involving trust lands. The Legislature has been appropriating $46,300 one-time for temporary staff since FY 2008.
RS 2477 Lawsuits$500,000$1,350,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$500,000$0General Fund
$0$1,350,000General Fund, One-time
Funding to pursue RS 2477 lawsuits.
RS 2477 Projects$0$2,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,000,000General Fund, One-time
Funding for RS 2477 projects.
Sage Grouse Control$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000Land Grant Mgt Fund, One-time
No Description
Sage Grouse Nonlisting$0$2,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$2,000,000General Fund, One-time
No Description
SITLA Oil and Gas Staff$140,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$140,000$0Land Grant Management Fund
Additional 1 FTE for SITLA's Oil & Gas division.
State Fair Corporation, Operations$0$675,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$675,000General Fund, One-time
Additional funding from the General Fund for the State Fair Corporation.
This Is The Place Park$200,000$200,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$200,000$0General Fund
$0$200,000General Fund, One-time
The Subcommittee voted to add more funding to prepare for when the current Park Manager and Chairman of the Board, who is a volunteer, retires and will need to be replaced by a compitent, paid manager.
Transfer to Hazardous Substance Mitigation Fund$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$400,000GFR - Environmental Quality
The Hazardous Substance Mitigation Fund is in place to help meet the state's cost share requirements for cleanup activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and to respond to emergencies. Statute allows up to $400,000 to be transferred into the fund from the Environmental Quality Restricted Fund.
Trust Lands Auditor$70,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$70,000$0Land Grant Management Fund
This request is for addition auditing staff.
Utah Agricultural Code Amendments$20,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$20,000$0Dedicated Credits Revenue
Enactment of this legislation could increase the Dedicated Credits revenue for the Department of Agriculture and Food by $20,000 ongoing in FY 2016, based on 20 violations at $1,000 fine per violation. Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state expenditures.
Utah Lake State Park, Dredging$0$1,500,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$1,500,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
No Description
Utah Prairie Dog Management Appropriation$0$400,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$400,000General Fund, One-time
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. This legislation appropriates $400,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2016 to the Division of Wildlife Resources for implementation of the Utah prairie dog management plan.
Utah's Own$0$100,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$100,000General Fund, One-time
Funding to hire interns to assist with Utah's Own program.
Vehicles$9,600$65,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$9,600$65,000GFR - Sovereign Lands Mgt
This request is for two new vehicles for the sovereign lands staff in Logan (Bear River Area Office) and Moab (South East Area Office). The staff travel out in the field doing sovereign lands related work, hazardous fuels reduction work, and other forestry type field labor. The division is requesting $65,000 one time for the purchase of the two vehicles and $9,600 for the ongoing vehicles operation costs.
Water Infrastructure Funding$0$5,000,000
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$0$5,000,000General Fund, One-time
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue. Enacting this legislation could cost the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Finance $500 ongoing beginning in FY 2016 and $1,000 one-time in FY 2016 to set-up and monitor the new account established in this bill.
Water Rights Adjudication$438,000$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$438,000$0General Fund
Funding for additional staff for the judicial system to speed up the adjudication process.
X-ray Inspection Program Efficiency ($243,400)$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
($243,400)$0General Fund
DEQ inspects x-ray equipment every 1 to 5 years depending on the facility. In 2014, compliance was 90%. The inspection interval could be lengthened, thereby reducing the number of FTEs required to run the program. Although inspections would decrease, DEQ anticipates that the compliance rate would remain high.
Zoo Transfer from Social Services Committee$908,400$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$908,400$0General Fund
No Description
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