From March 16 to November 10 Department of Environmental Protection employees have been teleworking and using COVID-19 mitigation measures to continue to fulfill its mission.  DEP staff have--

-- Conducted 52,879 inspections - 1,935  more than last week;

-- Processed 22,210 permit applications and authorizations - 623 more than last week;

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

-- Responded to 201 environmental emergencies, eight 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.

Related Articles:

-- Joint Meeting Of DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Environmental Justice Advisory Board Nov. 17

-- DEP Posts 59 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. 14 PA Bulletin

-- EQB Meets Nov. 17 On Stream Redesignations, Mining Water Supply Replacement Regulations

-- DEP Survey Invites Opinions On How To Attract A More Diverse Range Of First-Time Grant Applicants

-- DEP Sets Dec. 10 Virtual Hearing If Needed On RACT II Air Quality Plan For INDSPEC Chemical, Butler County

-- DEP Invites Comments On Stream Evaluation Reports In Carbon, Delaware Counties

[Posted: November 10, 2020]

11/16/2020