Utah Code 19-8-120. Creation of Brownfields Fund — Purposes — Loan and grant eligibility — Loan restrictions — Rulemaking
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(1) | As used in this section, “brownfield” has the same meaning as in 42 U.S.C. § 9601(39). |
(a) | who submits an application to participate in a voluntary cleanup agreement under this chapter; or |
(b) | who enters into a voluntary cleanup agreement made under this chapter with the executive director. See Utah Code 19-8-102 |
(2) | There is created an enterprise fund known as the Brownfields Fund. |
(3) | The fund is created to enable the state to use federal funding as available to provide capital for a revolving loan fund and to provide funds for grants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. |
(5) | The executive director may make loans and grants in accordance with this section from the fund to applicants who meet the criteria under the terms of the federal grant money in the fund. |
(6) | The executive director shall consider loan and grant applications under Subsection (5) to determine whether the application meets the objectives established by the federal grant. |
(7) | Loans made under this section shall:
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(8) | Grants made under this section shall:
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(9) | In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the executive director shall make rules establishing:
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(10) | The decisions of the executive director in loaning money from the fund, making grants, and otherwise administering the fund are not subject to Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act. |
(11) | Funding for the cost of administration of the fund shall be consistent with the terms of the federal grant. |
(12) | The executive director may enter into agreements with public entities or private funding organizations to perform any task associated with administration of the fund. |
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session