HB1587

Department of Environmental Quality; require to approve or deny permits within a prescribed time frame.

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In Text

Mississippi HB1587 mandates the Department of Environmental Quality to approve or deny permit applications within a specified timeframe.

Mississippi HB1587 requires the Department of Environmental Quality to approve or deny permit applications within 45 days. If the department fails to act within this period, the application is automatically approved. The bill also outlines procedures for permit applications, including initial reviews, public hearings, and appeals. It specifies conditions for permit issuance, reissuance, denial, modification, or revocation, and sets timelines for the Permit Board's actions.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To State Affairs