020-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-14

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-14 - Signatory Requirements

(a) Signatures for applications and notices of intent (NOI). Applications, NOIs, and other documents required to accompany said applications or NOI when submitted to the department must be signed as follows:

(i) In the case of corporations, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge originates as described in the application, NOI or other required documentation;

(ii) In the case of a partnership, by a general partner;

(iii) In the case of a sole proprietorship, by the proprietor; and

(iv) In the case of a municipal, state, federal, or other public facility, by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.

(b) Signatures for reports and other required information. Except for NOI and permit applications which must be signed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, all reports required by permits, and other information requested by the administrator must be signed as described in paragraph (a) of this section or by a duly authorized representative. A person is only a duly authorized representative if:

(i) The authorization is made in writing by a person described in paragraph (a) of this Section; and

(ii) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity.

(c) Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section shall make the following certification, unless otherwise set forth in these regulations:

"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."

(d) Change in signatory authorization. If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must be submitted to the administrator prior to or together with any reports or other information to be signed by the authorized representative.

(e) Violations. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall be in violation of the permit, these regulations and the Environmental Quality Act.

020-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-14