Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 287.625 - Department initiated general permits(a) The Department may issue or modify a general permit for a category of beneficial use or processing of residual waste upon its own motion in accordance with this section.(b) At least 60 days prior to the issuance or modification of a general permit under this section, the Department will publish a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of intent to issue or modify a general permit under this section.(c) The notice required by subsection (b) shall include the following:(1) A clear and specific description of the category of waste and the category of beneficial use or processing of residual waste eligible for coverage under the proposed general permit.(2) The standards in § 287.611(a) (relating to authorization for general permit), and a brief description of the reasons for the Department's determination that the category of beneficial use or processing is eligible for coverage under a general permit in accordance with these standards.(3) A brief description of the terms and conditions of the proposed general permit.(4) A brief description of the procedures for public comment on the general permit in accordance with this subchapter.(5) The Departmental address and telephone number at which interested persons or municipalities may obtain further information and review a copy of the proposed general permit.(6) A statement that interested persons or municipalities may submit comments to the Department within 60 days of the publication of the notice and may recommend conditions upon, revisions to and approval or disapproval of the proposed general permit.(d) The Department may hold a public meeting or public hearing on the proposed general permit or proposed modifications to the general permit.(e) Upon issuance or modification of a general permit, the Department will place a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the availability of the new or modified general permit.The provisions of this § 287.625 amended January 24, 1997, effective 1/25/1997, 27 Pa.B. 521. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 287.421 (relating to administrative inspections); 25 Pa. Code § 287.601 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 287.611 (relating to authorization for general permit); 25 Pa. Code § 287.612 (relating to nature of a general permit; substitution for individual applications and permits); 25 Pa. Code § 287.624 (relating to approval or denial of an application); and 25 Pa. Code § 297.1 (relating to scope).