Pennsylvania HB109 mandates stricter permit requirements for facilities in environmental justice areas.

HB109 amends Title 27 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish stricter permit requirements for facilities in environmental justice areas. The Department of Environmental Protection must designate these areas based on demographic, economic, health, and environmental data. Permit applicants must submit a cumulative environmental impact report and attend a public hearing. The department cannot issue a permit decision until at least 60 days after the hearing. The bill also requires the department to publish all permits and guidance documents on its website.

Pennsylvania HB109 mandates stricter permit requirements for facilities in environmental justice areas.

HB109 amends Title 27 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish stricter permit requirements for facilities in environmental justice areas. The Department of Environmental Protection must designate these areas based on demographic, economic, health, and environmental data. Permit applicants must submit a cumulative environmental impact report and attend a public hearing. The department cannot issue a permit decision until at least 60 days after the hearing. The bill also requires the department to publish all permits and guidance documents on its website.