Providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas.

This bill aims to make it easier for people in areas that have historically faced environmental challenges, known as environmental justice areas, to get permits. It changes some rules in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to help these communities.

This bill would mainly affect people living in environmental justice areas, helping them to get permits more easily and fairly. It could also impact businesses and organizations that need permits to operate in these areas.

The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025. It has been referred to the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection committee and was reported as amended on April 7, 2025. The bill has been laid on the table, which means it is not currently being considered by the House.