Section 1802. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (Intro par. amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)
"Applicant." An entity listed under section 1803(f) that submits an application to the permitting entity under section 1803(e).
"Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth.
"Eligible permit." A permit identified by the department as eligible for the program under section 1803(c).
"Permit decision." The issuance or denial of a permit.
"Permit decision timeline." One of the following:
(1) the total number of business days allotted for review of an eligible permit in Final Technical Guidance document 021-2100-001, notice of which was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on November 3, 2012, as directed by executive order 2012-l, known as the Permit Decision Guarantee;
(2) the total number of business days allocated for review of an eligible permit as determined by the department, if not included in the notice under paragraph (1); or
(3) the total number of business days agreed to between the applicant and permitting entity.
"Permitting entity." Either of the following:
(1) The department.
(2) A county conservation district with a valid delegation agreement with the department to conduct reviews of permits to conduct earth disturbance activities issued under 25 Pa. Code Ch. 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).
"Priority review." Heightened review in which a decision to issue or deny an eligible permit application shall be rendered within 10 business days of the expiration of the permit decision timeline by the Regional Director or Bureau Director overseeing that permitting program or the applicable county conservation district.
"Program." The Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program established under section 1803(a).
"Qualified professional." An individual who satisfies the requirements under section 1803(d).
"Tolling period." The time period commencing on the date that the permitting entity sends a notice that the application is incomplete or technically deficient under section 1803(i) and ending on the date when the permitting entity receives the applicant's resubmitted application.
(1802 added July 11, 2024, P.L.550, No.54)