SB3344 Summary

• Creates the Expedited Permitting Fund as a special fund in the state treasury to receive fees from applicants using expedited air and water construction permits.

• Establishes expedited permitting process for projects involving at least $10 million investment, with permits issued within 120 days of complete application; expedited permit fees capped at 200% of standard fees, with excess payable only upon final permit issuance.

• Requires Environmental Protection Agency to create a permit expediting unit within 6 months and establish general permits for air sources, with at least 5 finalized within 12 months, 5 more within 24 months, and 5 additional within 36 months.

• Allows Board to adopt air permits by rule for classes of facilities and equipment (excluding major sources under federal Clean Air Act), with Agency issuing permits upon notification without individual applications.

• Establishes expedited renewal process for NPDES water permits when applicant certifies no changes to applicable statutes, regulations, or permitted discharge characteristics.