D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-1406

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 21-1406 - TIMEFRAME FOR APPROVALS AND THE REVIEW PROCESS

1406.1

Except as provided in §§ 1406.2, 1406.3 and 1406.4, the Director shall review all applications and plans and deny, approve or conditionally approve plans within thirty (30) days of receipt of a completed application and plan.

1406.2

In the case of complex or extensive removal projects, the Director may extend the thirty (30) days review period to not more than sixty (60) days from the receipt of a completed application.

1406.3

At the request of the applicant, the Director or other parties, an extension to the initial review period may be granted for a mutually agreed upon duration.

1406.4

If the Director determines that there is reason to perform an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement, then approval shall be withheld until the environmental review process is completed.

1406.5

Each completed plan shall be reviewed based on the following process:

(a) Applicant completes application package in accordance with instruction sheets;

(b) Upon receipt by the Director, a completed application shall be assigned a case number;

(c) Within ten (10) days of receipt of any application, a letter shall be sent to the applicant acknowledging receipt of the application. The letter shall include notification of whether or not the submitted application is complete. If the application is not complete, the required information will be listed;

(d) The completed application may be sent by the Director to any other state or federal agency, or parties with expertise in related fields, for review; and

(e) A written decision on the denial, conditional approval or approval of the completed application will be sent to the applicant by the Director within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Director of the completed application and plan, unless a review extension period is in effect.

1406.6

Unless otherwise limited, approval of plans shall authorize the applicant to undertake actions for a two (2) year period from the date of approval.

1406.7

Written notification shall be received by the Director no less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed project commencement date. Written notification shall also reference the assigned case number of the approved plan.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-1406

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 1971, 1975 (April 15, 1994)