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Recently, I came across a post on Reddit from someone in Vermont who is dealing with an old wastewater permit from 2005. The poster says he is unsure if he should use the existing permit for an Advantex Treatment System or create a new septic design. The poster is also looking for advice on the...

Recently, while scrolling Reddit posts, I came across an interesting post. The Reddit post was about the permit process in Bremerton, especially concerning the time taken for approval, toxic work environment in the planning department, and the past lawsuits. According to the poster, these...

The Washington State Department of Ecology is planning to expand stormwater regulations for transportation facilities. The proposed plan is quite broad compared to existing federal Clean Water Act. New requirements for sampling include 6PPD-quinone sampling for transportation facilities and PFAS...

Coastal marten, which is an endangered animal, is now under protection in northern California and southern Oregon. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has set aside 1.2 million acres land to protect the animal. Now, any future federal project needs to consider the impact on these species before...

I found an interesting question on Reddit that I thought would be nice to share in this community for our members to provide input. A real estate investor asked users on the r/realestateinvesting subreddit about common permitting issues they are facing with their projects. He wanted to know how...

I found an interesting discussion on Reddit. When a tree fell on the house of a Vermont resident, he went to the insurance company for the coverage. The insurance company asked for proof of local or state permits to authorize the repairs. Now, there is a twist. Vermont does not have any kind of...

I stumbled upon an interesting question on Reddit. The question is related to food truck business and I thought our community could provide inputs. A new food truck owner is asking Reddit community about the consequences of operating food truck business without permits. He wants to know how...

If you are a gun owner and based in Tennessee, I found an interesting question on Reddit that might be of concern to you. The Reddit poster is thinking about taking a class to get an enhanced handgun carry permit in Tennessee. Even though permits for concealed carry are not needed in Tennessee...

I came across a distressing Reddit post by a woman who identifies herself as disabled and who is facing terrible living conditions in a Pinellas County rental. She sounds like she's experiencing real emotional hardship due to the situation (e.g., there's damage that never gets fixed along with a...

The Tulsa fire marshal's office is struggling with a heavy workload. They have just two assistant fire marshals, yet they are handling 547 fire suppression system approval requests, and this could rise upto 852 when revisions are requested. Due to the large number of requests, it is causing...

Are you a cook, do you want to start a cloud kitchen business? There is a good news for home cooks based in LA County. Starting in November 2024, you will be allowed to sell home cooked foods under Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) program. This program aims to bring new...

Recently, while browsing Reddit, I came across an interesting discussion. The question is related to getting passes to climb Half Dome in Yosemite, after missing the lottery for the pass. The Reddit poster wants to know how can they request passes, possibly 6 passes, two days before the desired...

I found an interesting question on Reddit that I believe would also be an interesting topic for discussion here. A homeowner in NYC is having trouble with their electricity, so they called a top-rated electrician from Angie's List. The electrician said that the problem was with the old 90-amp...

Recently, I came across an intriguing question on Reddit. A first-time homeowner shared their experience of building a pergola in their backyard. This guy was fined for not having a permit. What seem to be interesting here is the neighbor, who helped this person build pergolas did not actually...

The Documenters Network has partnered with Buffalo’s Fire and the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance to launch a program in North Dakota. The program aims to enhance local government transparency. They are paying community members to attend the program and summarize local government meetings...

Clark County, a county in Nevada has set very high permit fees for street vendors. Now, the fees for permits cost around $1200, which includes state and county business licenses and health district permits. For vendors who makes just about $140 a day, paying that kind of fees is very difficult...

I found an interesting question on Reddit that I thought would be worth sharing here. The Reddit poster is very frustrated with their local government's slow and unresponsive process for building permits. According to the poster, they have been trying to get permits for home improvements, like...

Last year's Sackett decision and Amended 2023 Rule removed federal pollution protections from 90 percent of New Mexico's surface water. New Mexico's rivers are now the most threatened in the U.S., according to a New Mexico Environment Department report that was recently the subject of this...

The Montana Housing Task Force has proposed several solutions to speed up building permits. The primary aim for these proposals are to boost construction and tackle affordability issues in the housing market. They are suggesting a self-certification program for certified professionals to...

I recently stumbled upon an interesting question on Reddit regarding permits for patio enclosures. Since I had no idea about the requirements but someday I might need help regarding this issue, I want to share it her. The Reddit poster wants to enclose a part of his patio but he is facing a...