Attachment D - SSIP Operational Templates- Division of Storage Tanks 1.15.2026.docx

Attachment D is an operational template document for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion & Development (SPEED) Program for Storage Tanks Site Specific Installation Permitting (SSIP). The document serves as an index and reference guide containing nine standardized template documents that DEP will utilize throughout the permit review and approval process. These templates include cover letters for review recommendations, approval issuance letters, denial letters, deficiency notification letters, Pennsylvania Bulletin permit application and approval notifications, and comment review and response documents. The templates establish consistent formatting and procedural documentation for expedited third-party permit reviews conducted by Qualified Professionals engaged under the SPEED Program, which was established pursuant to Article XVIII, Sections 1803-1805 of Act No. 54 of 2024.

The SPEED Program allows permit applicants to request expedited review of their storage tank permit applications by engaging a Qualified Professional, with DEP subsequently engaging that professional via Project Work Order. Bidders may be individuals or business entities meeting specified criteria to qualify as Qualified Professionals. All work must comply with the Scope of Work requirements and DEP's contract terms and procedures. Interested bidders must submit electronic submissions to RA-EPSPEED@pa.gov with a clearly stated subject line identifying the Invitation for Bids, and separate emails must be submitted for each IFB if responding to multiple SPEED Program solicitations. Questions regarding bidding procedures should be directed to Brian Franklin at 717.787.2471 or brfranklin@pa.gov.