Gov. Mike Braun has signed an executive order to make Indiana permitting information public by putting it online. The order requires the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Transportation to post monthly permitting data on their websites. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability within state government. Braun stated that publicly reporting permitting data will help agencies be more efficient and accountable. The executive order also mandates that agencies report on the number of permit applications received, average processing times, the percentage of permits issued within statutory timelines, and updates on pending applications. Agency leadership is required to regularly review their processes to ensure compliance with timelines and identify areas for improvement. As of midafternoon Wednesday, the executive order had not been posted on the governor’s website or shared in the news release. The news release did not provide specific details on how Braun’s order would change current practices in state government. Overall, the executive order aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the permitting process in Indiana.
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