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Department of Environmental Quality

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Division of Water Quality

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Notice Title

Division of Water Quality Utah Department of Environmental Quality Public Notice of Intent to Issue Draft Operator Certification Decision No. UTGSL-OCD-001

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

June 1, 2026 05:20 PM

Event End Date & Time

July 17, 2026 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Purpose of Public Notice The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is soliciting comments on the request to issue a draft Operator Certification Decision as described below. The draft Operator Certification Decision is issued by the Director of the Division of Water Quality under authority of the Utah Water Quality Act, Utah Code 19-5-106(g) and Utah Admin. Code R317-16-6. Under Utah Code 19-1-301.5, effective May 8, 2012, a person who wishes to challenge a Permit Order may only raise an issue or argument during an adjudicatory proceeding that was raised during the public comment period and was supported with sufficient information or documentation to enable the Director to fully consider the substance and significance of the issue. Utah Code 19-1-301.5 can be viewed at the following internet URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title19/Chapter1/19- 1-S301.5.html. Permit Information Permittee Name: Waterleaf Resources, LLC Mailing Address: 9350 South 150 East, Suite 710 Sandy, Utah 84070 Facility Location: Western Slope Promontory Mountains Unincorporated Box Elder County, Utah Discharge located at latitude 41° 26' 44.47' and longitude 112° 42' 25.25' ress: Waterleaf Resources, LLC has requested a draft operator certification decision (No. UTGSL-OCD-001) to cover the operation of lithium extraction from Gunnison Bay, Great Salt Lake (GSL), at its Great Salt Lake Lithium Project Commercial Plant in Box Elder County, Utah. Additional information on the location and details of primary facilities associated with the Great Salt Lake Lithium Project Commercial Plant can be found in the associated Operation Certification Application. Public Comments Public comments are invited at any time prior to 17, July, 2026. Written comments may be directed to the Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870. All comments received prior to close of business on 17, July, 2026, will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the operator certification. Public Hearing: From Utah Admin. Code R317-16-6(4): 'The director may, at the director's discretion, hold a public hearing to take oral comments if: (a) the director receives a request in writing not more than 15 days after the publication date of the draft certification decision; and (b) the request is from: (i) another state agency; (ii) ten interested persons; or (iii) an interested association having not fewer than ten members'. Further Information Additional information may be obtained upon request by contacting Jim Harris at 385.552.1362 or jamesharris@utah.gov by writing to the aforementioned address. Related documents are available for review during normal business hours at the Division of Water Quality, 195 North 1950 West in Salt Lake City or on the Division's web page at https://deq.utah.gov/public-notices-archive/water-quality-public-notices. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Maria Anderson, Office of Human Resources at (801) 503-5618, TDD (801) 503-5618.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.

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195 N 1950 W
Floor 3
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Emily Canton

Contact Email

ercanton@utah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)536-4342

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

June 01, 2026 05:21 PM

Notice Last Edited On

June 01, 2026 05:21 PM

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