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This bill modifies provisions of Oklahoma's Uniform Environmental Permitting Act, which governs how businesses and individuals obtain permits for activities that may impact the environment. Key changes include updating definitions, streamlining notification procedures by moving more information online to a publicly accessible "Electronic Environmental Permit Application Docket" on the Department of Environmental Quality's website, and altering timelines for certain public participation processes. Specifically, the bill shortens the timeframe for the Department to prepare a response to public comments on draft permits from 90 days to 45 days, and reduces the time to schedule a prehearing conference for administrative hearings from 60 days to 45 days. It also adjusts the timeframe for holding public meetings for Tier III permit applications, generally requiring them to be held within 75 days of notice. The bill aims to make the permitting process more efficient and transparent by leveraging online platforms for public access to documents and notifications.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1246&Session=2600