Utah Code Title 72. Transportation Code § 72-6-120. Department authorized to participate in federal program assuming responsibility for environmental review of highway projects--Rulemaking authority

(a) assume responsibilities under 23 U.S.C. Sec. 326 for:

(b) assume responsibilities under 23 U.S.C. Sec. 327 with respect to one or more railroad, public transportation, highway, or multimodal projects within the state under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for environmental review, consultation, or other action required under any federal environmental law pertaining to the review or approval of a specific highway project;

(c) enter one or more memoranda of understanding with the United States Department of Transportation related to federal highway programs as provided in 23 U.S.C. Secs. 326 and 327 subject to the requirements of Subsection 72-1-207(5);

(d) accept, receive, and administer grants, other money, or gifts from public and private agencies, including the federal government, for the purpose of carrying out the programs authorized under this section; and

(e) cooperate with the federal government in implementing this section and any memorandum of understanding entered into under Subsection 72-1-207(5).

(a) perform or conduct any of the activities described in a memorandum of understanding entered into under Subsection 72-1-207(5);

(b) take actions necessary to implement the program; and

(c) adopt relevant federal environmental standards as the standards for this state for categorically excluded projects.