40-14-201. Qualified reviewer -- Certification -- Conflict of interest.
(1) The division may certify a qualified reviewer to perform an expedited review of an eligible permit.
(2) The division may certify an individual as a qualified reviewer of an eligible permit if the individual meets the following requirements: holds an active professional license in a field related to the eligible permit; has at least five years of oil, gas, and mining permitting experience; has not been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to: an environmental crime, or a similar or related criminal offense under federal or state law; or a crime involving fraud, theft by deception, forgery, or a similar or related criminal offense under federal or state law; has not had a professional license revoked or suspended by a national or state licensing board within the previous 10 years; and any other requirement established by the division.
(3) A qualified reviewer may not perform an expedited review for an applicant of an eligible permit if the qualified reviewer: has performed services for the applicant within three years of the date of submission of the permit application; or has any financial or business interest with the applicant.