Section 250-RICR-150-10-6.50 - Permit Suspensions and RevocationsA. Applicability - The Director may suspend or revoke any permit granted under these Rules in the event that subsequent examination reveals that the application is incomplete, incorrect or not in compliance with these Rules, or any conditions at the site are such that the approved design is no longer in accordance with these Rules.B. Notice - The applicant shall be given written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such action to suspend or revoke a permit by the Director. Such notice shall be in conformance with the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-35-9(b) and 42-35-14.C. Request for Hearing - An applicant may request a hearing on the suspension or revocation with the Department of Environmental Management, Administrative Adjudication Division. Such request must be in writing and shall be filed with the Department's Administrative Adjudication Division within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the notice of permit suspension or revocation.D. Cessation of Work - Upon issuance of a suspension or revocation of any permit from the OWTS Program, no construction activity may be performed or continue to be performed on the property until such time as the suspension or revocation is rescinded or released by the Director. Where the applicant requests a hearing in accordance with § 6.50(C) of this Part, the suspension or revocation shall be stayed. However, any and all work performed on the property shall be at the applicant's own risk.E. Investigations - The Director shall conduct an investigation of any signed, written complaint received from any person regarding an application for an OWTS. The complaint shall specify the nature of the problems and include all appropriate information to allow the Director to evaluate the complaint.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-6.50
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