UT HB0530

Creates a permitting coordinator position within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, appointed by the executive director after consulting with relevant permitting agencies

Permitting coordinator serves as a central point of contact for projects requiring state permits, providing guidance materials and facilitating coordination among state, federal, and tribal entities

Permitting coordinator has no authority to issue, approve, deny, or modify permits, and the position does not create any right to expedited review or presumption of permit approval

Requires the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to include in its annual report a summary of the coordinator's activities, recurring permitting challenges, and recommendations for administrative or legislative improvements

Effective date: May 6, 2026