The phrase "permit request" refers to a formal way of asking for permission to do something, such as undertake an activity or use a certain resource. Full definition
Current permits would be almost automatically transformed into extraction permits if the company owning the exploration permit requests it. (350.org)
The kicker is that Senator Vitter also sent letters today to the heads of the big corporations that support Kerry - Boxer warning them that: «beginning July 1, 2015, the President would be mandated to deny discretionary permit requests for any activity that results in greenhouse gas emissions if the global greenhouse gas concentration of 450 ppm has been reached. (globalwarming.org)
On Monday evening, the Planning Committee voted 4 - 2 to approve permits requested by the Hoffman Estates Park District, which plans to break ground this month for a $ 12.5 million expansion of Blackhawk Community Center. (articles.chicagotribune.com)