A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see Section 18 of Chapter 21A of the General Laws) submitting its Timely Action, Fees, and Program Improvements report for fiscal year 2024

HD 4749 is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to submit its annual Timely Action, Fees, and Program Improvements report for fiscal year 2024. This report details how the DEP managed environmental programs, including fee structures and improvements funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as mandated by Section 18 of Chapter 21A of the General Laws. The DEP makes the report publicly available online, providing transparency on program operations and funding use. This submission is a routine requirement with no new policy changes, fulfilling a standard legislative reporting obligation.