DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 631 More Permit Reviews, 1,968 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16, 2020 to May 18, 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 103,137 inspections - 1,968 more than last week;

-- Processed 41,894 permit applications and authorizations - 631 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 335 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: May 19, 2021]  PA Environment Digest