DEQ At A Glance

Executive Director’s Office

Provides Departmental Leadership

• Directs planning and policy development within the Department.
• Supports implementation of State and Federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains State primacy for implementing Federal programs.
• Implements community affairs and outreach programs.
• Provides technical and policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
• Coordinates Department programs with Local Health Departments.
• Provides general services and program support.
• Coordinates public affairs.
• Coordinates budget and financial accounting.
• Provides human resource management services.

Program Contacts

• Business Assistance: (801) 536-4000
• Local Health Liaison/Planning: Renette Anderson (801) 536-4478

Office of Attorney General Environmental Division

Provides legal support and services for the Department

• Legal Secretary: Shane Bekkemellom (801) 536-0295
• Phone: (801) 536-0290

Program Contacts

• Assistant Attorney General: Paul McConkie (801) 536-0288
• Assistant Attorney General: Kimberlee McEwan (801) 536-4114
• Assistant Attorney General: Connie Nakahara (801) 536-0285
• Assistant Attorney General: Meg Osswald (801) 536-0035
• Assistant Attorney General: Bret Randall (801) 536-0284
• Assistant Attorney General: Christian Stephens (801) 536-4137
• Assistant Attorney General: Marina Thomas (801) 536-0289
• Assistant Attorney General: Ramond Wixom (801) 536-0213
• Paralegal: Alex Vaka’Uta (801) 536-0287

Office of Human Resource Management

Provides Departmental Recruitment, Training, Payroll, Trip Reduction, Classification, and Other Personnel Services

Office of Planning and Public Affairs

Promotes Environmental Planning, Pollution Prevention, and Public Participation

Info Email: deqinfo@utah.gov

Program Contacts

• Communications Specialist: Jared Mendenhall (801) 536-4482
• Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist: Christine Osborne (801) 536-4185
• Web Team (Web Feedback Form)

Office of Support Services

Provides Budgetary and Accounting Support Services to the Department

• Phone: (801) 536-4440
• Fax: (801) 536-4441

Program Contacts

• Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Travel: Valerie Warr, Manager (801) 536-4447
• Budget, Financial Reporting, Grants: Dale Jorgensen, Manager (801) 536-4445
• General Services: Diane Hernandez, Manager (801) 536-0467
• Records Management: Jenny Potter (801) 536-0095

Division of Air Quality

Protects Public Health and the Environment From the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution

• Deputy Director:  Vacant
• Administrative Secretary: Melissa Yazhe (801) 536-4022
• Phone: (801) 536-4000
• Fax: (801) 536-4099
• DAQ Website
• Air Quality Board

Authorities

• Federal Clean Air Act Amendments
• Utah Air Conservation Act

Program Contacts

• Air Monitoring: Bo Call, Manager (801) 536-4215
• Compliance: Jay Morris, Branch Manager (801) 536-4079
• Permitting: Marty Gray, Branch Manager (801) 536-4151
• Planning: Dave McNeill, Branch Manager (801) 536-4037
• Records Officer: Jami Hughes (801) 536-4067

Division of Drinking Water

Oversees State’s Public Drinking Water Systems; Protects Public Against Waterborne Health Risks Through Assistance, Education and Oversight

• Assistant Director: Ying Ying Macauley (801) 536-4188
• Administrative Secretary: Allyson Spevak (801) 536-4206
• Phone: (801) 536-4200
• Fax: (801) 536-4211
• DDW Website
• Drinking Water Board

Authorities

• Utah Safe Drinking Water Act
• Federal Safe Drinking Water Act

Program Contacts

• Administrative Services: Sandy Pett, Program Manager (801) 536-4212
• Permitting: Nathan Lunstad, Program Manager (801) 536-0039
• Rules: Rachael Cassady (801) 536-4467
• Technical Assistance: Michael Grange, Program Manager (801) 536-0060
•  Secretary/Records Officer: Laurie Leib (801) 536-4205

Division of Environmental Response and Remediation

Implements Waste Cleanup Plans and Environmental Responses

• Administrative Secretary: Elisa Smith (801) 536-4120
• Phone: (801) 536-4100
• Fax: (801) 359-8853
• Environmental Incidents: (801) 536-4123
• DERR Website
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board

Authorities

• Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (SARA Title 3)
• Subtitle I of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Underground Storage Tank Program
• Voluntary Cleanup Program
• Brownfields Redevelopment Program

Program Contacts

• Records Coordinator (Archiving/Retention/GRAMA Requests): Jennifer Nelson (801) 536-4157
• Spills, Chemical/Toxic Release Inventories: Melissa Ottley (801) 536-0026
• Superfund Branch: Duane Mortensen, Branch Manager(801) 536-4172
• Superfund Community Relations: Dave Allison (801) 536-4479
• Underground Storage Tanks: Therron Blatter, Branch Manager(801) 536-4141
• Voluntary Cleanup/Brownfields Program: Bill Rees (801) 536-4167

Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

Ensures Proper Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste and Protects Utah Citizens from the Harmful Effects of Radiation

• Deputy Director: Rusty Lundberg (801) 536-4257
• Administrative Secretary: Arlene Lovato (801) 536-0202
• Phone: (801) 536-0200
• Fax: (801) 536-0222
• Used Oil Hotline: (800) 458-0145
• DWMRC Website
• Waste Management and Radiation Control Board

Authorities

• Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Utah Radiation Control Act
• Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Act
• Utah Used Oil Management Act
• Waste Tire Recycling Act

Program Contacts

• Corrective Action: Brad Maulding, Manager (801) 536-0205
• Hazardous Waste: Deborah Ng, Manager (801) 536-0218
• Low Level Radioactive Waste: Don Verbica, Manager (801) 536-0206
• Planning and Technical Support: Tom Ball, Manager (801) 536-0251
• Records Officer: Kaci McNeill (801) 536-0028
• Solid Waste: Allan Moore, Manager (801) 536-0211
• Uranium Mills Radioactive Materials: Phil Goble, Manager (801) 536-4044

Division of Water Quality

Protects Surface and Groundwater Quality to Allow Beneficial Uses and to Protect Public Health

• Assistant Director: James Harris (801) 536-4360
• Phone: (801) 536-4300
• Fax: (801) 536-4301
• DWQ Website
• Water Quality Board

Authorities

• Utah Water Quality Act
• Federal Clean Water Act

Program Contacts

• Business Assistance: (801) 536-4000
• Engineering: John Mackey, Manager (801) 536-4347
• Groundwater Protection: Dan Hall, Manager (801) 536-4356
• Information and Data Services: Lenora Sullivan, Manager (801) 536-4367
• Monitoring and Reporting Section: Vacant
• Records Officer: Linda Gould (801) 536-4317
• Standards and Technical Service: Jodi Gardberg, Manager (801) 536-4372
• Storm Water Permitting: Jeanne Riley, Manager (801) 536-4363
• Surface Water Permitting: Matt Garn, Manager (801) 536-4381
• Watershed Protection: Carl Adams, Manager (801) 536-4330

District Engineers

Central Utah

Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, and Wayne Counties

• John Chartier
• Phone: (435) 896-5451 ext. 314
• Fax: (435) 896-4353

Office Location

Southeast Utah

Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan Counties

• Scott Hacking
• Phone: (435) 636-1163
• Cell: (435) 559-3825
• Fax: (435) 637-1933

Office Location

Southwest Utah

Beaver, Iron, Garfield, Washington, and Kane Counties

• J. Paul Wright
• Phone: (435) 986-2590
• Fax: (435) 986-2595

Office Location

Tri County Utah

Duchesne, Uintah, and Dagget Counties

• Nathan Hall
• Phone: (435) 247-1167
• Cell: (435) 630-3852
  Fax: (435) 781-0537

Office Location

If you have questions, comments, or require more information, contact the DEQ Public Affairs Office (801) 536-4400