Pennsylvania SB1048 mandates public hearings and environmental impact reports for permits in environmental justice areas.

Pennsylvania SB1048 amends Title 27 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish procedures for issuing permits in environmental justice areas. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to organize public hearings and consider cumulative environmental impacts before issuing permits for new facilities or expansions in these areas. Permit applicants must submit a cumulative environmental impact report. The bill also mandates the publication of all permits and guidance documents on the department's website.

Pennsylvania SB1048 mandates public hearings and environmental impact reports for permits in environmental justice areas.

Pennsylvania SB1048 amends Title 27 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish procedures for issuing permits in environmental justice areas. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to organize public hearings and consider cumulative environmental impacts before issuing permits for new facilities or expansions in these areas. Permit applicants must submit a cumulative environmental impact report. The bill also mandates the publication of all permits and guidance documents on the department's website.