Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection funds independent expert reviews for municipalities evaluating waste facility permit applications and siting plans.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement for approved independent review costs; no explicit cap stated—amounts depend on review scope and actual expenses.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania municipalities with reimbursement for independent technical or legal reviews of permit applications and siting plans for waste and hazardous waste facilities.
Description
This grant provides reimbursement to Pennsylvania municipalities for costs incurred when hiring independent experts to review permit applications and siting plans related to municipal waste landfills, resource recovery (waste-to-energy) facilities, or commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal sites. The program aims to ensure municipalities have the technical and legal capacity to thoroughly evaluate complex facility proposals and protect community interests during permitting and siting processes.
