 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 437 2026 General Session Environmental Permitting Amendments by Shallenberger, David |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(114,900) | $(114,900) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $112,400 | $112,400 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $112,400 | $112,400 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase Dedicated Credit revenue to the Department of Environmental Quality by $102,400 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from fees for expedited permit review. Enactment could also increase Dedicated Credit revenue to the Department of Natural Resources by $10,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from charging for expedited permit review.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining (GFR), One-time | $0 | $38,300 | $0 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $112,400 | $112,400 |
| General Fund, One-time | $0 | $114,900 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $265,600 | $112,400 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Natural Resources $38,300 one-time in FY 2027 from the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining Restricted Account and $10,000 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 from Dedicated Credits to establish a process for a qualified reviewer to complete an expedited review of a permit application for an eligible permit. The department can absorb the one-time Restricted Account costs in FY 2027. Enactment may also cost the Department of Environmental Quality $115,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2027 and $102,400 ongoing from Dedicated Credits to to establish a process for a qualified reviewer to complete an expedited review of a permit application for an eligible permit. The department can absorb the one-time General Fund costs in FY 2027.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(153,200) | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation could cost businesses who apply for an eligible permit and request an expedited review at the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining, or Department of Environmental Quality $112,400 in aggregate for fees associated with the expedited review.
Enactment of this legislation could result in a small reduction in the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram