40-14-201. Qualified reviewer -- Certification -- Conflict of interest.
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Effective 5/6/2026
40-14-201. Qualified reviewer -- Certification -- Conflict of interest.
(1)The division may certify a qualified reviewer to perform an expedited review of an eligible permit.
(2)The division may certify an individual as a qualified reviewer of an eligible permit if the individual meets the following requirements:
(a)holds an active professional license in a field related to the eligible permit;
(b)has at least five years of oil, gas, and mining permitting experience;
(c)has not been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to:
(i)an environmental crime, or a similar or related criminal offense under federal or state law; or
(ii)a crime involving fraud, theft by deception, forgery, or a similar or related criminal offense under federal or state law;
(d)has not had a professional license revoked or suspended by a national or state licensing board within the previous 10 years; and
(e)any other requirement established by the division.
(3)A qualified reviewer may not perform an expedited review for an applicant of an eligible permit if the qualified reviewer:
(a)has performed services for the applicant within three years of the date of submission of the permit application; or
(b)has any financial or business interest with the applicant.
Enacted by Chapter 425 , 2026 General Session