Utah Code § 19-14-102: Nuclear Energy Regulatory Office -- Creation -- Duties -- Staffing.

(1) There is created within the division the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Office.

(2) The office shall:

(a) coordinate state activities related to nuclear energy regulation;

(b) serve as the primary liaison between the state and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding:

(i) licensing of nuclear fuel cycle activities; and

(ii) the state's Agreement State status on all levels of the nuclear fuel cycle;

(c) oversee the division's regulation of nuclear fuel cycle activities within state jurisdiction, as authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission;

(d) administer licensing and permitting programs for nuclear fuel cycle activities established under Section 19-14-103;

(e) conduct compliance inspections and enforcement activities related to nuclear fuel cycle activities; and

(f) provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants and licensees regarding nuclear energy regulation.

(3) The division may employ staff necessary to carry out the duties of the office.