S.C.R. 4
Signed into LawConcurrent Resolution Regarding Permitting of Oil, Gas, and Mining
SCR004S01 (Substitute)
Concurrent Resolution Regarding Permitting of Oil, Gas, and Mining
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 22
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 3
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 4
House Rules
Feb 4
House Committee
Feb 11
House Floor Vote
Feb 18
Senate Concurrence
Feb 19
Governor Signed
Mar 7
What This Bill Does
This resolution supports the effort to formalize a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to enhance the efficiency of the permit review process for oil, gas, and mining operations on BLM lands.
Key Provisions
This resolution:
- discusses the intent to enter into and the benefits of an agreement with the BLM;
- supports the drafting of an agreement to formalize an enhanced cooperative and consultative relationship with the BLM;
- affirms the authority for the BLM to enter into such an agreement;
- urges the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to immediately initiate negotiations with the BLM to formalize an agreement;
- recognizes benefits of an agreement; and
- recognizes that the final agreement must explicitly state that the Secretary of the Interior or the authorized officer of the BLM retains the ultimate, non-delegable authority and final decision-making authority over the issuance of federal leases and permits.
Plain-Language Summary
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Utah's legislature and governor jointly urge the state's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to immediately begin negotiating a formal cooperative agreement with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to streamline the permitting process for oil, gas, and mining operations on BLM-managed lands in Utah. Under the envisioned agreement, Utah's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining would take a lead role in the technical review of permit applications — drawing on its local geological expertise — while the BLM would retain final, non-transferable authority to approve or deny federal leases and permits.
S.C.R. 4
Signed into LawConcurrent Resolution Regarding Permitting of Oil, Gas, and Mining
Current version: SCR004S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 22
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 3
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 4
House Rules
Feb 4
House Committee
Feb 11
House Floor Vote
Feb 18
Senate Concurrence
Feb 19
Governor Signed
Mar 7
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 22
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 3
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 4
House RulesFeb 4
House CommitteeFeb 11
House Floor VoteFeb 18
Senate ConcurrenceFeb 19
Governor SignedMar 7
What This Bill Does
This resolution supports the effort to formalize a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to enhance the efficiency of the permit review process for oil, gas, and mining operations on BLM lands.
Key Provisions
This resolution:
- discusses the intent to enter into and the benefits of an agreement with the BLM;
- supports the drafting of an agreement to formalize an enhanced cooperative and consultative relationship with the BLM;
- affirms the authority for the BLM to enter into such an agreement;
- urges the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to immediately initiate negotiations with the BLM to formalize an agreement;
- recognizes benefits of an agreement; and
- recognizes that the final agreement must explicitly state that the Secretary of the Interior or the authorized officer of the BLM retains the ultimate, non-delegable authority and final decision-making authority over the issuance of federal leases and permits.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Utah's legislature and governor jointly urge the state's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining to immediately begin negotiating a formal cooperative agreement with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to streamline the permitting process for oil, gas, and mining operations on BLM-managed lands in Utah. Under the envisioned agreement, Utah's Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining would take a lead role in the technical review of permit applications — drawing on its local geological expertise — while the BLM would retain final, non-transferable authority to approve or deny federal leases and permits.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History48
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
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