Section 1808. Tracking system for permit application.
(a) Establishment.--A State agency shall establish, maintain and make available a secure tracking system for applicants to track the status of applications on the State agency's publicly accessible Internet website. If, on the effective date of this subsection, a State agency:
(1) Accepts permit applications in an electronic format and has an indexed electronic database system, the State agency must make available a secure tracking system within six months of the effective date of this subsection.
(2) Accepts permit applications in a nonelectronic format or does not have an indexed electronic database system, the State agency must make available a secure tracking system within 18 months of the effective date of this subsection.
(b) Notice.--Within five business days after receiving an application, a State agency shall notify an applicant in writing or by electronic means of the receipt and provide information instructing the applicant in the utilization of the tracking system established under subsection (a).
(c) System contents.--A tracking system under subsection (a) shall include all of the following:
(1) The processing time for each permit, the statutory and regulatory authority and the State agency policy establishing the processing time.
(2) The dates associated with the receipt of each permit application, completeness review, technical review, elevated review, if necessary, and the final permit decision.
(3) The estimated time remaining for each incomplete phase of the permit approval process.
(4) The identity and contact information for the State agency employee assigned to answer questions about the application process.
(1808 added Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.156, No.45)