Description of Initiative: Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PDEP) receives tens of thousands of comments on public policy documents like rulemakings, technical guidance documents, and general permits.…
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eComment – Enhancing Transparency in Pennsylvania’s Public Participation Process
Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PDEP) receives tens of thousands of comments on public policy documents like rulemakings, technical guidance documents, and general permits. Comments are typically…
Pennsylvania’s Permit Review Process and Permit Decision Guarantee
Description of Initiative: By signing Executive Order 2012-11 last July, Gov. Tom Corbett charged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with developing and implementing a policy that results in…
2013 State Innovations Report
State-developed initiatives are solving pressing challenges, both in protecting human health and the environment and in enhancing operations within agencies themselves. From incorporating new technologies in data tracking and permitting…
Pennsylvania’s Permit Review Process and Permit Decision Guarantee
By signing Executive Order 2012-11 last July, Gov. Tom Corbett charged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with developing and implementing a policy that results in more timely permitting…
