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    PA Permit Fast Track Program

    What is the Fast Track program and why is it being offered?

     

    The PA Permit Fast Track Program streamlines permitting for high-impact economic development and infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania that require multiple permits from different Commonwealth agencies.  The Office of Transformation & Opportunity provides inter-agency coordination and transparency for project sponsors and the public alike.

     

    The PA Permit Fast Track Program and Guidance were authorized by Executive Order as part of Governor Shapiro's permit reform initiatives, including the PAyback Program that refunds fees for delayed permits. 

     

    Apply to Fast Track.

    Fast Track Projects

    The Bellwether District

    Status: In Progress

    Project Hazelnut

    Status: In Progress

    Martinsburg Community Digester

    Status: In Progress

    Apply to Fast Track

     

     

    Key Permit Glossary

    Department of Environmental Protection

    • Chapter 102 NPDES Permit for Construction Stormwater:  A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is required if the earth disturbance associated with proposed construction will be 1 acre or more.
    • Chapter 102 NPDES Permit for Industrial Stormwater:  Specific classes of facilities are required to obtain NDPES permit coverage for discharges of stormwater associated with industrial activities.  
    • Chapter 105 Permit:   Required if a project proposes any water obstructions and/or encroachments located in, along or across, or projecting into a watercourse, floodway or body of water, whether temporary or permanent.
    • Water Quality Management Permit:  Required for the construction and operation of a manure digester system.
    • Air Quality Permit:  Required for the construction and operation of air pollutant emission sources.
    • Act 537:  Required to address sewage disposal needs and planning requirements in collaboration with municipalities.

    Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

    • Highway Occupancy Permits (HOPs):  Required to access a state-owned right-of-way.
    • Traffic Impact Study (TIS):  May be required as part of an HOP or otherwise to identify the impact of a
      proposed access point on transportation in the surrounding area.