DEP Works Thru Pandemic: 553 More Permits, 1,311 More Inspections Since Last Week

From March 16 to January 5, Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have-

-- Conducted 65,860 inspections - 1,311 more than last week;

-- Processed 27,313 permit applications and authorizations - 553 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 238 environmental emergencies, three 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: January 5, 2021] PA Environment Digest