November 20, 2025 - York, PA

ADVISORY - The Shapiro Administration is Getting Stuff Done at the Speed of Business, Issuing First Permit Through SPEED Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the first approved permit under the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program to ensure a significant mixed-use development in York can deliver new townhomes, apartments, and storefronts on time for the community. The permit approved under the SPEED program is a major modification for an existing Chapter 102 Stormwater Management permit for the Towns at York Creek in York, PA.

"Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, we have worked hard to cut bureaucratic red tape to better serve Pennsylvanians. SPEED demonstrates that DEP is committed to getting stuff done and moving at the speed of business with our partners," said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. "Not only have we been successful in speeding up DEP's permitting review, but we were able to do it while still protecting the environment. A DEP-approved qualified professional conducted the initial review of the application, allowing for a more efficient environmental review by DEP staff and a faster decision."

Speakers Include:
Jessica Shirley - Secretary, Dept. of Environmental Protection
Ben Kirshner - Chief Transformation Officer, Office of Transformation &Opportunity (OTO)
Earl Robinson - President, Ward Communities
Angelo Munafo - Vice President of Real Estate Development, CAM Construction

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