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    Pennsylvania Permitting Roadmap

    Planning a major commercial or industrial project in Pennsylvania? Use this roadmap to better understand potential permits, approvals, and review timelines.

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    Download the Pennsylvania Permitting Roadmap (PDF)

    Download a copy of the roadmap to review common permits, approvals, and typical review timeframes.

     

    Before You Begin: Pre-Application Tools

    Planning ahead can help identify potential permitting requirements and improve coordination with state agencies. Before submitting permit applications, consider using the following tools:

    DEP Permit Application Consultation Tool (PACT)

    DEP's PACT Tool helps applicants identify environmental permits, authorizations, and notifications that may be required for a proposed project. The results can also support early coordination with DEP.

    Access the DEP PACT Tool

    PennDOT Scoping Application

    For projects that may affect state highways or require transportation impact studies, PennDOT's Scoping Application helps establish potential traffic study requirements and coordinate the scope of transportation reviews. Scoping Applications are submitted through PennDOT's Electronic Permitting System (EPS).

    Access PennDOT ePermitting System

    Important Planning Information

    This roadmap is provided for general planning purposes only. Permit requirements, approval sequencing, and review timelines may vary based on project design, location, environmental impacts, application completeness, public participation, federal involvement, and agency review requirements.

    The timeframes shown are estimates and do not guarantee permit approval within a specific period. Applicants should consult the appropriate regulatory agencies to confirm project-specific requirements.