Pennsylvania Statutes Title 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks § 693.12. Projects affecting navigable waters of the Delaware Basin

(a) No individual or general permit for a dam, water obstruction or encroachment in the commercially navigable waters of the Delaware River or of its navigable tributaries shall be issued without notice to and approval by the Navigation Commission. Any individual permit application or general permit not acted upon by the Navigation Commission within 60 days following notice to the commission, or within 60 days following receipt of any additional information required by the commission, shall be deemed approved by the Navigation Commission.

(b) A record of all permits issued for facilities in the commercially navigable waters of the Delaware River or of its navigable tributaries shall be filed with the Navigation Commission.

(c) The department and Navigation Commission shall cooperate for the purpose of assuring safe navigation in the Delaware River and eliminating any duplication of functions.