Utah Code Title 73. Water and Irrigation § 73-32-204. Strategic plan

(1)(a) In accordance with this section, the commissioner shall prepare a strategic plan and obtain the approval of the governor of that strategic plan.

(b) A strategic plan prepared by the commissioner may not be implemented until the governor approves the strategic plan, except as provided in Subsection (5).

(a) coordination of efforts related to the Great Salt Lake;

(b) a sustainable water supply for the Great Salt Lake, while balancing competing needs;

(c) human health and quality of life;

(d) a healthy ecosystem;

(e) economic development;

(f) water conservation, including municipal and industrial uses and agricultural uses;

(g) water and land use planning;

(h) regional water sharing; and

(i) other provisions that the commissioner determines would be for the benefit of the Great Salt Lake.

(3)(a) The commissioner shall obtain the approval of the governor of an initial strategic plan by no later than December 31, 2023.

(b) On or before November 30, 2023, the commissioner shall submit an initial strategic plan to the governor, speaker of the House of Representatives, and the president of the Senate.

(c) The governor shall approve the strategic plan by no later than December 31, 2023, if the governor determines that the initial strategic plan satisfies this chapter.

(d) By no later than January 15, 2024, the commissioner shall provide the following a copy of the initial strategic plan approved by the governor under Subsection (3)(c):

(a) inform the governor, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and the president of the Senate of a substantive change to the strategic plan; and

(b) submit the strategic plan every five years for the approval of the governor in a process that is consistent with Subsection (3).