PA DEP Using ePermits for Erosion & Sedimentation to Avoid New Law

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After literally *years* of complaints that simple permits in Pennsylvania required in drilling new shale wells--like a Chapter 102 Erosion and Sedimentation permit--are taking two, three, even six to eight months for an approval (instead of the law-mandated 14 days), the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) is finally doing something about it. Why? They've just received a swift kick in the seat of the pants.

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