House of Representatives
State of Utah
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P.O. BOX 145030 . SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5030 . (801) 538-1029 February 8, 2012
Madam Speaker:
The Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee reports a favorable recommendation on
1st Sub. S.B. 21, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARDS REVISIONS, by Senator M.
Dayton, with the following amendments:
not represent industry interests;
Respectfully,
Roger E. Barrus
1. Page
13, Line 393 through Page 14, Line 413
:
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19-2-103. Members of board -- Appointment -- Terms -- Organization -- Per diem
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and expenses.
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(1) The board [comprises 11 members, one of whom shall be] consists of the
following
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nine members:
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(a)
(i) the executive director [and 10 of whom]; or
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(ii) an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
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(b) the following eight
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consent of the Senate[.]:
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(i) one representative who:
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(A) is not connected with industry;
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(B) is an expert in air quality matters; and
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(C) is a Utah-licensed physician, a Utah-licensed professional engineer, or a
scientist
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with relevant training and experience;
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(ii) two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
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(iii) one representative from the mining industry;
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(iv) one representative from the fuels industry;
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(v) one representative from the manufacturing industry;
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(vi) one representative from the public who represents
a S.
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organization;
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(A) an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B) a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does
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(vii) one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public
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health.
2. Page
37, Line 1137 through Page 38, Line 1156
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19-3-103. Radiation Control Board -- Members -- Organization -- Meetings -- Per
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diem and expenses.
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(1) The board [created under Section
19-1-106
comprises 13] consists of the
following
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nine members[, one of whom shall be]:
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(a)
(i) the executive director[,]; or [his designee, and the remainder of whom shall be]
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(ii) an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
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(b) the following eight
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consent of the Senate[.]:
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(i) one representative who is:
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(A) a health physicist; or
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(B) a professional employed in the field of radiation safety;
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(ii) two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
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(iii) one representative from the radioactive waste management industry;
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(iv) one representative from the uranium milling industry;
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(v) one representative from the regulated industry who is knowledgeable about
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radiation control regulatory issues;
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(vi) one representative from the public who represents
a S.
[nongovernmental]
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environmental .S
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organization;
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(A) an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B) a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does
not represent industry interests;
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(vii) one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public
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health.
3. Page
52, Line 1602 through Page 53, Line 1624
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19-4-103. Drinking Water Board -- Members -- Organization -- Meetings -- Per
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diem and expenses.
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(1) The board [created under Section
19-1-106
comprises 11 members, one of whom
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is] consists of the following nine members:
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(a)
(i) the executive director [and the remainder of whom]; or
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(ii) an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
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(b) the following eight
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consent of the Senate[.]:
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(i) one representative who is a Utah-licensed professional engineer with expertise in
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civil or sanitary engineering;
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(ii) two representatives who are elected officials from a municipal government that
is
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involved in the management or operation of a public water system;
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(iii) one representative from an improvement district, a water conservancy district,
or a
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metropolitan water district;
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(iv) one representative from an entity that manages or operates a public water
system;
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(v) one representative from:
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(A) the state water research community; or
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(B) an institution of higher education that has comparable expertise in water
research
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to the state water research community;
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(vi) one representative from the public who represents
a S.
[nongovernmental]
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environmental .S
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organization;
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(A) an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B) a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does
not represent industry interests;
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(vii) one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public
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health.
4. Page
62, Line 1907 through Page 63, Line 1926
:
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19-5-103. Water Quality Board -- Members of board -- Appointment -- Terms --
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Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.
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(1) The board [comprises] consists of the following nine members:
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(a)
(i) the executive director [and 11 members]; or
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(ii) an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
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(b) the following eight
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consent of the Senate[.]:
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(i) one representative who:
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(A) is not connected with industry;
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(B) is an expert in water quality matters; and
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(C) is a Utah-licensed physician, a Utah-licensed professional engineer, or a
scientist
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with relevant training and experience;
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(ii) two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
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(iii) one representative from the mineral industry;
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(iv) one representative from the manufacturing industry;
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(v) one representative who represents agricultural and livestock interests;
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(vi) one representative from the public who represents
a S.
[nongovernmental]
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environmental .S
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organization;
}
(A) an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B) a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does
not represent industry interests;
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(vii) one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public
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health.
5. Page
87, Line 2687 through Page 88, Line 2706
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19-6-103. Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board -- Members -- Terms --
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Organization -- Meetings -- Per diem and expenses.
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(1) The [Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board created by Section
19-1-106
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comprises the] board consists of the following nine members:
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(a)
(i) the executive director [and 12]; or
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(ii) an employee of the department designated by the executive director; and
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(b) the following eight
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Senate[.]:
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(i) one representative who:
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(A) is not connected with industry;
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(B) is an expert in waste management matters; and
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(C) is a Utah-licensed professional engineer;
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(ii) two government representatives who do not represent the federal government;
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(iii) one representative from the manufacturing, mining, or fuel industry;
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(iv) one representative from the private solid or hazardous waste disposal industry;
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(v) one representative from the private hazardous waste recovery industry;
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(vi) one representative from the public who represents
a S.
[nongovernmental]
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environmental .S
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organization;
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(A) an environmental nongovernmental organization; or
(B) a nongovernmental organization that represents community interests and does
not represent industry interests;
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(vii) one representative from the public who is trained and experienced in public
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health.
Committee Chair
Voting: 9-1-4
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Bill Number
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SB0021S01