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    Department of Environmental Protection

    Our mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources while ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors to the commonwealth.

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    Available Now: Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED)

    Open now, SPEED is a quick pathway to expedite permit reviews and move your project along faster. Have your application reviewed by a DEP-qualified professional first; then to ensure environmental standards are met, DEP makes the final permit decision.

     

    The first permits available under SPEED are Chapter 102 Individual NPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.

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