The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 62, aims to streamline the process for residents seeking to construct a dock when their previous permit has expired. The bill mandates that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must issue a new permit within sixty days if the new application is identical to the previously approved one. This change is intended to expedite the permitting process for residents who have been unable to proceed with their dock construction due to the expiration of their prior permit.

The bill introduces new legal language that requires the timely issuance of a new permit, while there are no deletions from current law noted in the text. The overall goal of the legislation is to facilitate and accelerate the construction of docks, thereby supporting residents in their waterfront development efforts without unnecessary delays.