Wyoming could send affected communities money before industrial construction

The state siting council could schedule part of a construction impact payment before work begins. It covers affected counties, cities, and towns tied to permitted industrial facilities. The early share cannot exceed 20% of the recipient's total impact payment. No payment is allowed while the county lacks the required local sales tax. This applies to payments tied to permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2027. The state must send an approved early payment within 45 days after the permit is issued.

A permit with an early payment must require the applicant to provide a bond to the state environmental agency. This applies when an industrial facility permit schedules a payment before construction. The bond must equal the early payment. The applicant must submit the bond within 45 days after the permit is issued. The rule applies to payments from applications filed on or after July 1, 2027.