S607 - Regulatory Reform Act of 2024. (SL 2024-45)

Overview: Section 28 of S.L. 2024-45 requires the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to report quarterly to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy on: (i) any applications received for permits required for siting or operation of natural gas pipelines and gas-fired electric generation facilities within the State; and, (ii) activities of DEQ to process such applications, including tracking of processing times.

This section became effective July 9, 2024, and apply to applications for permits for natural gas pipelines and gas-fired electric generation facilities pending on or received on or after that date. DEQ must submit the initial report no later than October 1, 2024.