Establishes permitting deadlines for wastewater treatment systems in fast-growing counties in North Carolina.

The bill establishes permitting deadlines for new or expanded wastewater treatment systems in fast-growing counties in North Carolina. It mandates that the Commission review applications within 90 days if no public hearing is held, or 120 days if a hearing is held. The Commission must issue a receipt letter or electronic response stating that the application is complete and that a 90-calendar day technical review period has started as of the original date the application was received. The Department of Environmental Quality must either approve or deny an application within these timeframes.

Establishes permitting deadlines for wastewater treatment systems in fast-growing counties in North Carolina.

The bill establishes permitting deadlines for new or expanded wastewater treatment systems in fast-growing counties in North Carolina. It mandates that the Commission review applications within 90 days if no public hearing is held, or 120 days if a hearing is held. The Commission must issue a receipt letter or electronic response stating that the application is complete and that a 90-calendar day technical review period has started as of the original date the application was received. The Department of Environmental Quality must either approve or deny an application within these timeframes.