This bill amends the Air Pollution Control Act to establish a 90-day review period for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding applications for air pollution control permits. If the DEP does not approve or disapprove an application within this timeframe, the application will be automatically deemed approved. This change aims to streamline the permitting process and reduce delays for applicants seeking to construct, reconstruct, install, or modify equipment related to air pollution control.

In addition to the automatic approval provision, the bill maintains existing requirements for applicants to demonstrate compliance with air pollution control standards and technologies. It also outlines the conditions under which the DEP may require testing and the exemptions applicable to certain types of dwellings and equipment. Overall, the bill seeks to balance the need for timely permit approvals with the necessity of ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26:2C-9.2