(a) An owner or operator may request the expedited processing of an application filed under Chapter 106, 116, or 122 of this title (relating to Permits by Rule; Control of Air Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification; and Federal Operating Permits Program, respectively) if the applicant demonstrates that the purpose of the application will benefit the economy of this state or an area of this state.(b) Subject to the availability of commission resources for expediting permit applications, the executive director may expedite the processing of an application filed under Chapter 106, 116 or 122 of this title if the executive director determines that expediting it will benefit the economy of this state or an area of this state.