DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 795 More Permits, 2,407 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16, 2020 to March 9, 2021 Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

-- Conducted 83,376 inspections - 2,407 more than last week;

-- Processed 33,917 permit applications and authorizations - 795 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 276 environmental emergencies, five 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. 

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[Posted: March 9, 2021]  PA Environment Digest