Minn. R. 7850.5100

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 7, August 12, 2024

Part 7850.5100 - PERMIT REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION

Subpart 1.Initiation of action to revoke or suspend.

The commission may initiate action to consider revocation or suspension of a permit on its own motion or upon the request of any person who has made a prima facie showing by affidavit and documentation that a violation of the act, parts 7850.1000 to 7850.5600, or the permit has occurred.

Subp. 2.Hearing.

If the commission initiates action to consider revocation or suspension of a permit, the commission shall provide the permittee with an opportunity for a contested case hearing conducted by an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Subp. 3.Finding of violation.

If the commission finds that a violation of the act, parts 7850.1000 to 7850.5600, or the permit has occurred, it may revoke or suspend the permit, require the utility to undertake corrective or ameliorative measures as a condition to avoid revocation or suspension, or require corrective measures and suspend the permit. In determining the appropriate sanction, the commission shall consider the following:

A. whether the violation will result in any significant additional adverse environmental effects;

B. whether the results of the violation can be corrected or ameliorated; and

C. whether a suspension or revocation of a permit or certificate will impair the utility's electrical power system reliability.

Minn. R. 7850.5100

27 SR 1295; L 2005 c 97 art 3 s 19

Statutory Authority: MS s 116C.66; 216E.16