🌫️Proposed Expansion of Northern Wasatch Front Ozone Nonattainment Area
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a request to expand the boundary for the Northern Wasatch Front (NWF) 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) nonattainment area (NAA). The request was submitted by the State of Utah on February 27, 2023. The newly expanded portion of the NWF NAA will have the same classification as the original NWF NAA under the 2015 ozone NAAQS and all applicable Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements will become applicable to the newly designated portion upon the effective date of the final action. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More💧Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement Notice and Business Implications
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) is publishing this notice in accordance with the Navajo-Utah Water Rights Settlement Act (Settlement Act). The publication of this notice causes the settlement agreement executed in accordance with the Settlement Act to become enforceable and causes waivers and releases of claims executed pursuant to the Settlement Act to become effective.
Learn More🚧Final Notice of Federal Actions on Utah Transportation Project
The FHWA, on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by UDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed transportation improvements on Interstate 80 (I- 80) and State Route 224 (SR-224) through Olympic Parkway in Kimball Junction, Summit County, Utah. The proposed action includes interchange capacity improvements, as well as intersection and active transportation improvements on SR-224 at Ute Boulevard and Olympic Parkway. One additional through travel lane will be added in each direction on SR-224 through Olympic Parkway.
Learn More⛏️Competitive Coal Lease Sale Notice for Little Eccles Tract, Utah
Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office will offer the Federal coal resources described below as the Little Eccles Tract (UTU-92226) for competitive sale by sealed bid package, in accordance with applicable laws, including the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (MLA), as amended, and the applicable implementing regulations. The sale tract is located in Emery County, Utah.
Learn More🌐Northwest Pipeline Project Notice
The Department of Energy's notice details Northwest Pipeline, LLC's application for the Wild Trail Project in Daggett County, Utah. It outlines the project's aim to increase transportation capacity through a new compressor station and includes information on the environmental assessment schedule and federal review timelines.
Learn More🚧Notice of Federal Actions on Utah's Transportation Project
The FHWA, on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by UDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to proposed transportation improvements on Interstate 84 (I-84) and State Route 167 (SR-167) in Mountain Green, Morgan County, Utah. The proposed action includes the addition of a full access diamond interchange at I-84 tying into an extension of Trappers Loop Road; the addition of a four-way, signalized intersection at SR-167/Old Highway Road; the addition of a shared use path on the Trappers Loop Road extension; and the closure of the existing I-84/SR-167 interchange.
Learn More🌿Comment Opportunity on Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting comments on significant changes to the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for Greater Sage-grouse Rangewide Planning released in November 2024. The environmental consequences of the proposed changes have been analyzed as part of the RMPA/environmental impact statement (EIS) process. Following consideration of any comments on these changes, the BLM will issue Records of Decision (ROD) for the Approved RMPAs for Idaho, Montana/Dakotas, Nevada/California, Utah, and Wyoming.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment on Hydro Project
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have announced their intention to prepare an environmental assessment for the Uintah Hydroelectric Project. Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. has submitted an application to surrender its license and proposes to remove and retain specific project features, impacting utility services and land use near tribal land. Public comments will be solicited as part of the assessment process.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification for PacifiCorp by FERC
The Department of Energy announces a notice regarding PacifiCorp's request for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has until July 17, 2026, to act on the request. If no action is taken, the certification may be deemed waived, impacting regulatory compliance for the project.
Learn More🌍EPA Issues Order on Kinder Morgan Altamont Operating Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated May 30, 2025, granting a petition dated October 15, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity. The petition requested that the EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) operating permit issued by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) to Kinder Morgan Altamont, LLC for its compressor station located in Duchesne, County.
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