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This bill modifies the grant application process for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Pennsylvania, establishing clearer timelines and procedures for applying for state grants. Specifically, the bill requires fire companies and EMS companies to submit completed grant applications to the commissioner, with an application period remaining open for 45 days each year. The commissioner must then approve or disapprove applications within 60 days of the submission deadline, and any applications not acted upon within that timeframe will be automatically deemed approved. The bill also introduces a provision allowing fire companies and EMS companies to request a 15-day extension for submitting required reports, without needing to demonstrate hardship, but limits this request to once every three years. For fire companies, the bill additionally requires that applications be submitted to both the commissioner and the municipalities where the fire companies are located. These changes aim to streamline the grant application process and provide more predictability and flexibility for fire and EMS companies seeking state funding.

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