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Josh Shapiro: “We do not have a backlog at DEP anymore.”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Published | Video Starts at 18:21

Thanks to that work, agencies like the Department of Environmental Protection under the great leadership of Secretary Shirley are moving more quickly, slashing wait times and and eliminating backlogs that existed for years. I want you to note that We do not have a backlog at DEP anymore. For years they had hundreds if not thousands of permits on backlog. We have none. I'll also note that about two and a half years ago we instituted a money back guarantee system on our permits. (18:21–18:26)

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