application if there is no time period specified by statute
or regulation, including 4 Pa. Code Ch. 7a Subch. H.
"Permit program." A program designed for the operation and
management of permits which are subject to permit decision
delays.
"Processing time." Beginning when the permit satisfies the
completeness review, the total number of business days allowed
by statute, regulation or State agency policy before a State
agency must take final action on a permit decision.
"State agency." Any office, department, authority, board or
commission of the executive branch which issues permits.
"Technical review." A review of the technical aspects of an
application to determine if the application satisfies all of the
applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for permit
issuance.
"Technically deficient application." An application that
does not include all necessary documents and information in
sufficient detail to perform a technical review.
"Third-party professional." An individual in this
Commonwealth who possesses all of the requisite certifications
and qualifications of an occupation relating to a permit
administered by a State agency.
Section 3. Initial review of permits by State agencies.
Within 60 days after the effective date of this act, a State
agency shall review the State agency's permit decisions and
permit decision delays during the immediately preceding calendar
year and submit a report of findings to the General Assembly.
Section 4. Compilation of permits.
(a) List of permits.--A State agency shall compile, maintain
and make available a complete list of all types of permits
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