“We launched the permit application tracking system in March as an outgrowth of our internal permits improvement efforts, and I’m excited we’ve been able to move quickly to its second phase and provide access to more types of permits,” said Edythe McKinney, director of DENR’s Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach in a news release.

 

 “I am certain that expanding the tracking system, alongside the improvements to our online search engine and the new forms page, will enhance our customers’ online experience. We made these changes to respond to customer requests, and will continue to make improvements to help us serve North Carolinians more efficiently than ever before.”

 

The tracking system is designed to allow interested parties to search for pending permit applications by location, permit type, facility name, permit number and in other ways, to track the review process and view application milestones from the date the application is received until a final decision is made. According to DENR, Phase Two includes access to the application status of nearly all permits issued by the Division of Water Quality, and adds permits issued by the Public Water Supply Section of the Division of Water Resources.