Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Grant
Forecasted
The Independent Review of Permit Application/Siting Plan Grant funds expert technical reviews of hazardous waste facility permits for Pennsylvania municipalities, supporting informed, science-based local decisions.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement for approved costs of independent technical reviews; award size based on actual documented expenses.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania host municipalities by reimbursing costs for independent reviews of hazardous waste facility permit applications and siting plans.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides reimbursement to host municipalities in Pennsylvania for the costs associated with independent technical reviews of permit applications and siting plans for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. The objective is to enable municipalities to obtain expert, objective analysis during the complex permitting and siting process, supporting informed local decision-making that protects public health and the environment.
