Maryland HB1618 mandates the Department of the Environment to expedite permit applications, provide dedicated navigators, and establish a single.

Maryland HB1618 requires the Department of the Environment to issue a determination on permit applications within a specified timeframe after receipt. It mandates the provision of dedicated navigators to assist applicants and the creation of a single digital portal for permit submissions. This applies to permits under Titles 2, 4, 9, and 11, specifically for businesses in sectors 31, 32, or 33 of the North American Industrial Classification System. The Department must adopt streamlined procedures by October 1, 2027, in coordination with the Department of Commerce.

Maryland HB1618 mandates the Department of the Environment to expedite permit applications, provide dedicated navigators, and establish a single.

Maryland HB1618 requires the Department of the Environment to issue a determination on permit applications within a specified timeframe after receipt. It mandates the provision of dedicated navigators to assist applicants and the creation of a single digital portal for permit submissions. This applies to permits under Titles 2, 4, 9, and 11, specifically for businesses in sectors 31, 32, or 33 of the North American Industrial Classification System. The Department must adopt streamlined procedures by October 1, 2027, in coordination with the Department of Commerce.