07.11.24 SPEED Program (Comprehensive Permitting Reform)

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) speaks in support of House Bill 2310, which contains a sweeping overhaul to expedite the permitting process utilized by DEP and county conservation districts, including:
• Expedited Permit Review by a Third-Party: Applicants will be able to utilize third-party entities approved by the state to expedite the review process for air, land and water permits issued by DEP and county conservation districts.
• Permit Application Tracking System: Applicants will be able to check the status of their permits online, including processing times, review dates, and estimated time remaining for each phase.
• Increased Accountability for DEP: The department will be held accountable for costs incurred by permit applicant for a priority review for failure of permit decision within allotted time period.