42-14-20. Electronic permitting report.

(a) The department shall include a report that reviews, analyzes, and assesses functions

related to electronic permitting and the electronic permitting platform identified in § 23-27.3-108.2

with its annual budget submission to the office of management and budget for the fiscal year ending

31 June 30, 2027. The report shall additionally contain suggested statutory revisions, including, but

not limited, to clarifying permitting statutes, aligning fees with programmatic costs, and ensuring

efficient administration.

SECTION 5. Section 42-17.1-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-17.1 entitled

"Department of Environmental Management" is hereby amended to read as follows: