DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 548 More Permits, 1,228 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16 to October 13, Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

-- Conducted 45,123 inspections - 1,228 more than last week;

-- Processed 19,025 permit applications and authorizations - 548 more than last week;

-- Processed 94 percent of Permit Decision Guarantee applications and authorizations; and

-- Responded to 185 environmental emergencies, eight more than last week.

DEP continues to prioritize field inspections that are critical to public health and safety. DEP staff are working remotely, and responding to complaints related to issues critical to public health and safety.

DEP will continue to respond in the field to environmental emergencies that present an immediate threat to public health and safety.

To report environmental emergencies, please call 1-800-541-2050.

Visit DEP’s Alert webpage for more information and updates.

[Posted: October 14, 2020]  PA Environment Digest