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Utah is fortunate to have abundant and diverse energy resources, including large reserves of conventional fossil fuels as well as several areas suitable for renewable resource development. More recently, Utah has witnessed an evolution in its energy landscape. Crude oil and natural gas still feature prominently in Utah's energy mix, but each year coal has a more diminished role. The electricity market continues to adjust to decarbonization pressures balanced with grid reliability and affordability. This energy evolution will continue with ongoing emphasis on renewable and carbon-neutral energy sources, innovations in the hydrogen economy, and electrification of the transportation system. Producing energy resources has always been a priority for Utah—not only does responsible development provide good high-paying jobs, mostly in rural areas of the state, but it also contributes significant tax revenue. For the past 40+ years, Utah has enjoyed the status of being a net energy exporter, meaning Utah produced/generated more energy than needed and was able to export the excess energy to surrounding states (and sometimes to other countries). Production of energy in Utah began decreasing in 2015 and continued to drop until it crossed the consumption line in 2020, flipping Utah back to being a net energy importer. This new situation has continued through 2023. However, energy production in Utah is once again on the rise, while energy consumption has plateaued in recent years. Most likely, Utah will return to being a net energy exporter in the near future.

The Gardner Institute's 40-year population and employment planning projections illustrate how scheduled power plant closures and declining coal production is likely to affect the region. This report can help to plan for the coming decades as economic circumstances change for Carbon and Emery counties.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Denver Field Branch (OSMRE – DFB) annually prepares this report to describe the accomplishments of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) during the previous Evaluation Year. Evaluation Year 2022 ran from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The report includes a discussion of Utah's coal regulatory program administration, public participation and outreach efforts, innovations and achievements, and technical assistance provided by OSMRE. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining is responsible for regulating the exploration and development of coal in the State of Utah which supports the existence of a viable coal mining industry to meet the Nation's energy needs; implements standards that safeguard the environment and protect public health and safety; and ensures the successful reclamation of land affected by coal mining activities.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Denver Field Branch (OSMRE - DFB) annually prepares this report to describe the accomplishments of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) during the previous Evaluation Year (EY). Evaluation Year 2021 ran from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The report includes a discussion of Utah’s coal regulatory program administration, public participation and outreach efforts, innovations and achievements, and technical assistance provided by OSMRE. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) regulates the exploration and development of coal in the State of Utah, which supports the existence of a viable coal mining industry to meet the Nation's energy needs; implements standards that safeguard the environment and protect public health and safety; and achieves the successful reclamation of land affected by coal mining activities. During EY 2019, DOGM continued to achieve the regulatory and reclamation goals of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), including the protection of the public and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Journalist EVAN OSNOS covers politics and foreign affairs for the New Yorker. His new book examines how America became so divided and angry and close to overturning democracy. It is Wildland: The Making of America's Fury. He bookended his coverage of Trump by reporting on Trump's white nationalist support during his first campaign and the attack on the capital by Trump supporters after Trump's 2020 defeat. Osnos is also the author of a book about Joe Biden, and profiled Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THRU THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews The Fortnight, a newly reissued novel by R. C. Sherriff, a British screenwriter who wrote the script for the first movie in the The Invisible Man series, which was released in 1933, and worked on the films Mrs. Miniver and Goodbye Mr. Chips.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - Denver Field Branch (OSMRE - DFB) annually prepares this report to describe the accomplishments of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) during the previous Evaluation Year (EY). Evaluation Year 2021 ran from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The report includes a discussion of Utah’s coal regulatory program administration, public participation and outreach efforts, innovations and achievements, and technical assistance provided by OSMRE. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) regulates the exploration and development of coal in the State of Utah, which supports the existence of a viable coal mining industry to meet the Nation's energy needs; implements standards that safeguard the environment and protect public health and safety; and achieves the successful reclamation of land affected by coal mining activities. During EY 2019, DOGM continued to achieve the regulatory and reclamation goals of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), including the protection of the public and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.

The following summary captures the major highlights of the Evaluation Year (EY) 2020 Annual Evaluation Report for the Utah coal regulatory program. While the full report further details the State’s achievements, the following summary outlines the significant regulatory program accomplishments that occurred between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

The following summary captures the major highlights of the Evaluation Year (EY) 2020 Annual Evaluation Report for the Utah coal regulatory program. While the full report further details the State’s achievements, the following summary outlines the significant regulatory program accomplishments that occurred between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

As a society, we face an economic, environmental, and moral imperative to combat global climate change. The benefits are widespread, but the costs are concentrated. Nowhere is this more evident than in America's coal country. Changes must be made, but let's not leave behind the people who have made the greatest sacrifice. Coal helped build this country, and America's coal transition belongs to all of us.

The following summary captures the major highlights of the Evaluation Year 2019 (EY 2019) Annual Evaluation Report for the Utah coal regulatory program (the Utah program). While the full report further details the State's achievements, the following summary outlines the significant regulatory program accomplishments that occurred between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) regulates the exploration and development of coal in the State of Utah, which supports the existence of a viable coal mining industry to meet the Nation's energy needs; implements standards that safeguard the environment and protect public health and safety; and achieves the successful reclamation of land affected by coal mining activities. During EY 2019, DOGM continued to achieve the regulatory and reclamation goals of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), including the protection of the public and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Journalist, environmentalist, activist BILL MCKIBBEN. He first warned of the dangers of climate change in his 1989 book, The End of Nature. Since then he's written many books on local communities, sustainability, and the environment. His new book is also about climate change, Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews Deserted the new album by the British band, The Mekons, their first in eight years.

The following summary captures the major highlights of the Evaluation Year 2019 (EY 2019) Annual Evaluation Report for the Utah coal regulatory program (the Utah program). While the full report further details the State's achievements, the following summary outlines the significant regulatory program accomplishments that occurred between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM or the Division) regulates the exploration and development of coal in the State of Utah, which supports the existence of a viable coal mining industry to meet the Nation's energy needs; implements standards that safeguard the environment and protect public health and safety; and achieves the successful reclamation of land affected by coal mining activities. During EY 2019, DOGM continued to achieve the regulatory and reclamation goals of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), including the protection of the public and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining.

As a society, we face an economic, environmental, and moral imperative to combat global climate change. The benefits are widespread, but the costs are concentrated. Nowhere is this more evident than in America's coal country. Changes must be made, but let's not leave behind the people who have made the greatest sacrifice. Coal helped build this country, and America's coal transition belongs to all of us.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.

Media briefing and public access Q&A from the Utah State Legislature 2017 General Session that was streamed live on 1/26/2017 (briefing starts at 10:25) with Senate President Wayne L. Niederhauser (R), Majority Whip J. Stuart Adams (R), Majority Leader Ralph Okerlund (R), Assistant Majority Whip Peter C. Knudson (R), Minority Whip Karen Mayne (D), and Minority Leader Gene Davis (D). This briefing discussed floor debates, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the coal trade, and the Zion Curtain.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.

Each year the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) and the Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) jointly evaluate DOGM's program for regulating coal mining.