This section shall apply to any permit, license, or certification that is issued by the Agency of Natural Resources, and that is listed as enforceable by the Secretary of Natural Resources under the Uniform Environmental Law Enforcement chapter, 10 V.S.A. chapter 201. With respect to permits, licenses, or certifications specified under this section, if the permit processing time limits established under subsection 2822(g) of this title are not met, the Secretary may allow the option of the applicant paying for an independent engineer approved by the Secretary to do the permitting analysis required for the Secretary to approve or deny the application. (Added 2001, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 220.)