(1)  In considering permit applications under this part, the director shall:

Terms Used In Utah Code 19-6-712

  • Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed pursuant to Section 19-1-104. See Utah Code 19-1-103
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)  ensure the application is complete prior to acting on it;

(b) 

(i)  publish notice of the permit application and the opportunity for public comment in:

(A)  a newspaper of general circulation in the state; and

(B)  a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the operation for which the application is submitted is located; and

(ii)  as required in Section 45-1-101;

(c)  allow the public to submit written comments to the director within 15 days after date of publication;

(d)  consider timely submitted public comments and the criteria established in this part and by rule in determining whether to grant the permit; and

(e)  send a written copy of the decision to the applicant and to persons submitting timely comments under Subsection (1)(c).

(2)  The director’s decision under this section may be appealed to the executive director as provided by rule.

Amended by Chapter 360, 2012 General Session