Section 884. Permit coordination and assistance to applicants

1. Any
  applicant for permits required for a business  undertaking,  project  or
  activity  may  confer with the office to obtain assistance in the prompt
  and efficient processing and review of applications.
    2. The office shall, so far as possible, render such  assistance;  and
  the  director  may designate an officer or employee of the office to act
  as an expediter with the purpose of:
    (a) facilitating  contacts  for  the  applicant  with  state  agencies
  responsible for processing and reviewing permit applications;
    (b)  arranging conferences to clarify the interest and requirements of
  any such state agency with respect to permit applications;
    (c) considering with state agencies the feasibility  of  consolidating
  hearings and data required of the applicant;
    (d)  assisting  the  applicant in the resolution of outstanding issues
  identified by state agencies, including  delays  experienced  in  permit
  review; and
    (e)  coordinating  federal,  state, and local permit review actions to
  the extent practicable.
    * NB Authority of office terminated per § 893 December 31, 1995