The bill amends the powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Council in Wyoming, specifically regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations. It establishes that the council shall not create any rules or regulations that impose standards or requirements more stringent than federal law for any federal program over which the state maintains primacy. New provisions require the department to identify the need for such rules, provide a public comment period, obtain written approval from the governor, and ensure that the legislative management council reviews the proposed rules before they can be enacted.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the director of the Department of Environmental Quality report annually to the joint minerals, business, and economic development interim committee on existing rules that need to be reviewed for compliance with the new requirements. The council is tasked with promulgating or repealing rules as necessary to align with the changes identified by the director. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0206 v0.9: 35-11-112