Utah Department of Environmental Quality

The board discussed the Petroleum Storage Tank fund balance and administrative rule updates for the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules. EnergySolutions presented variance requests regarding the macroencapsulation treatment of uranium extraction process residuals and lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the board received reports from the director regarding upcoming term expirations for several members and held a working session on the statewide Solid Waste Management Plan.

The Board discussed the Petroleum Storage Tank Enterprise Fund balance and legislative updates, including bills related to environmental permitting and rulemaking amendments. Discussions also covered the Five-Year Review of administrative rules and the X-Ray Program, specifically regarding Mammography Imaging Medical Physicist certifications and exemptions. Additionally, the Board received reports on legislative developments such as the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Office, solar panel disposal, and budget adjustments, and held elections for Board Chair and Vice-Chair.

The board discussed multiple proposed amendments to the Utah State Implementation Plan, specifically concerning Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part H, regarding emission limits and operating practices for various industrial sources. Key topics included increasing emission limitations for specific equipment at the HF Sinclair Woods Cross Refinery and McWane Ductile, and removing conditions for five minor stationary sources. The Board also reviewed informational items related to air toxics, compliance, and monitoring, and set the public comment period for these proposed changes.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the introduction of new personnel from the Office of Attorney General and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Major action items for the Board involve the final adoption of proposed changes to Utah Administrative Code R313-24 to incorporate federal regulatory updates from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Other significant items include an update on Petroleum Storage Tanks, consideration of a site-specific treatment variance request from EnergySolutions, LLC concerning incinerator ash waste, and approval of qualified Mammography Imaging Medical Physicists for the X-Ray Program. An information item concerning a proposed stipulation and consent order for Williams International Co., L.L.C. was also presented.

The upcoming meeting agenda includes several key items requiring Board action: approval of the Petroleum Storage Tanks Update, discussion of Administrative Rules including the Five-Year Review of several Radiation Control rules, and consideration of X-Ray Program items such as the approval of a Mammography Imaging Medical Physicist and an exemption request. Furthermore, the Board is scheduled to elect a new Board Chair and Vice Chair. The Director's Report and Executive Director's Report will also be presented, covering legislative updates and internal division reorganization, including staffing changes and framework development for nuclear fuel cycle programs.