Sec. 6. (a) Pending the completion of the review of an application, the department may issue:
(1) a design release for part of the construction proposed in an application, if that part of the construction qualifies for release under this chapter; or
(2) a provisional release for any part of the construction proposed in an application, under the conditions specified by the department.
(b) Issuance of a design release or provisional release under this section for any part of construction proposed in an application does not toll or affect the time limitations for completing the review of the application or providing notice under IC 22-15-3.2.