HB3572 Summary

• Requires the Illinois EPA to provide permit applicants with an opportunity to review and comment on draft permits before public notice, without requiring public notice for the pre-public notice review period.

• Authorizes the EPA to issue general air permits instead of site-specific permits to the maximum extent possible, and allows the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules for air permits by rule for facility classes that do not make significant contributions of air contaminants.

• Requires the EPA to adopt an expedited process for NPDES permit renewals where applicants certify no changes are included in the renewal application.

• Requires the EPA to establish common company identification numbers for companies doing business in the State and to create a permit streamlining unit to expedite issuance of air and water permits.

• Requires permit applications to be made available online as editable and savable files within one year of the bill's effective date.