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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Utah's air quality management plan, called the State Implementation Plan (SIP). These changes were submitted by Utah on November 5, 2019, to comply with certain state legislative requirements, specifically Utah's 2019 House Bill 155. The revisions aim to update rules related to smoke management from prescribed fires and streamline previous regulations. The EPA intends to approve these changes under section 110 of the Clean Air Act to ensure the state meets federal air quality standards while also reducing redundancy and outdated components in the rules.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted final authorization to Utah's changes in its hazardous waste management program, effective February 21, 2025. This approval means facilities in Utah must comply with state requirements that align with federal standards under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Utah is authorized to enforce its program except in Indian Country and will issue necessary permits, but the EPA retains the right to conduct inspections and enforce regulations. These changes were codified into the federal regulations, allowing Utah to implement its own hazardous waste management program.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service have announced the availability of the Records of Decision for a new Resource Management Plan for parts of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. This plan includes immediate changes for BLM lands and amendments for Forest Service lands to enhance management and conservation efforts. The plan was developed with input from the public, state, local, and tribal entities and focuses on protecting the area's natural and cultural resources. Both departments have addressed and resolved protests and concerns from the Governor of Utah regarding the plan.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Utah due to straight-line winds on September 7-8, 2020. The declaration allows federal funds to cover 75% of eligible costs for Public Assistance in specific counties and Hazard Mitigation throughout Utah. Kenneth G. Clark has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster. The notice also includes a list of programs and funding numbers available for reporting purposes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Northern Wasatch Front area in Utah failed to meet the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by the set deadline. As a result, this area will be reclassified to "Serious" nonattainment status for ozone, requiring stricter controls to improve air quality. Utah must submit revised plans to meet these new requirements by August 3, 2027. This decision ensures that stricter measures will be put in place to reduce ozone pollution in the region.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an order to revoke the registration of Dr. Thomas Andr'e Endicott, a dentist in Utah, due to his lack of authority to handle controlled substances after his state licenses were revoked. The DEA's decision is based on the fact that a practitioner must have state authority to dispense controlled substances to maintain DEA registration. Dr. Endicott did not respond to the order, which was served to him through various means, including email. Consequently, his DEA Certificate of Registration is revoked, and any pending registration applications he has are denied.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a new Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. This plan was signed on January 6, 2025, and replaces previous plans from 2020. The RMP aims to manage the monument's resources while protecting them according to Presidential Proclamations. Public feedback was considered during the planning process, with adjustments made to address some local concerns, ensuring a balance between national and state interests.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding Utah's State Implementation Plans (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Initially, the EPA mistakenly stated that no comments were received during the public comment period. However, it turned out they had overlooked one electronically submitted comment. The EPA clarified that they had temporarily stopped accepting mailed comments because of COVID-19, but they maintained the requirement to consider public feedback through electronic means. This rule is now effective as of February 23, 2021.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it rejected the appeals from the Governors of California and Utah concerning proposed changes to the land use plans for large solar energy projects. The BLM determined that the recommendations from the governors did not demonstrate conflicts with existing state or local plans nor did they offer a reasonable balance between national interests and state interests. The BLM emphasized that the national interest in managing public lands for renewable energy development was a priority, and no significant changes to the solar development plans were warranted based on the appeals.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Utah due to an earthquake and aftershocks that occurred from March 18 to April 17, 2020. This disaster declaration was issued on December 31, 2020, and it allows Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services to apply for disaster loans. The application deadlines are March 1, 2021, for physical loans, and October 1, 2021, for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Affected areas include Salt Lake County.