OK SB1246

Replaces newspaper publication requirements with electronic notification through the Department of Environmental Quality's website, creating an "Electronic Environmental Permit Application Docket" for posting permit applications, draft permits, and public participation opportunities

Reduces the deadline for holding public meetings on draft permits from 120 days to 75 days after notice is issued

Shortens the timeline for the Department to prepare responses to public comments from 90 days to 45 days after the close of the comment period

Reduces the deadline for holding prehearing conferences in administrative hearings from 60 days to 45 days after the hearing request period ends

Shifts responsibility for providing public notice of draft permits and proposed permits from the applicant to the Department, while maintaining the applicant's requirement to publish initial filing notices in local newspapers