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    Environmental Protection (DEP).

     

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    TRACK YOUR PERMIT

    Follow your application's progress

    Every DEP permit application has its own status page.

    Check your permit status page any time to find:

    • Your application's current status.
    • DEP's target date for completing the current step.
    • Details about your application.
    • Contact information for your reviewer.
    Learn more about permit tracking
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