DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 597 More Permits, 1,673 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16 to November 17 Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

-- Conducted 54,552 inspections - 1,673 more than last week;

-- Processed 22,807 permit applications and authorizations - 597 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 205 environmental emergencies, four 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: November 17, 2020]  PA Environment Digest