Md. Code Regs. 26.13.07.20-6

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 11, May 31, 2024

Section 26.13.07.20-6 - Administrative Procedures-Issuance and Effective Date of Permits

A. After the close of the public comment period on a draft permit under Regulation .20-2 of this chapter, the Secretary shall:

(1) Issue a final permit decision;

(2) Notify the applicant and each person who has submitted written comments or requested notice of the final permit decision; and

(3) Include in the notice required by §A(2) of this regulation reference to the procedures for appealing a decision on a permit or for contesting a decision to terminate a permit.

B. For the purposes of this regulation, a final permit decision means a final decision to issue, deny, modify, revoke and reissue, or terminate a permit.

C. A final permit decision shall become effective 30 days after the service of notice of the decision under §A of this regulation, unless:

(1) A later effective date is specified in the decision;

(2) The permit is within the scope of Environment Article, Title 1, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, and a person requests a contested case hearing under Environment Article, § 1-605, Annotated Code of Maryland; or

(3) Comments do not request a change in the draft permit, in which case the permit shall become effective immediately upon issuance.

Md. Code Regs. 26.13.07.20-6