DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 686 More Permits, 2,052 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16 to November 24 Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

-- Conducted 56,604 inspections - 2,052 more than last week;

-- Processed 23,493 permit applications and authorizations - 686 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 210 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.

[Posted: November 25, 2020]  PA Environment Digest