N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 750-1.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 750-1.16 - Renewal of existing SPDES permits

(a) Any permittee who intends to continue to discharge beyond the period of time covered in the applicable SPDES permit must file for renewal of the permit at least 180 days prior to its expiration. Filing for renewal shall be made by the permittee on forms provided by the department.

(b) SPDES permits maybe administratively renewed.

(c) At administrative renewal the department shall make available to the public:

(1) the applicant's name and address;

(2) a brief description of the project;

(3) a list of department permits directly related to the project for which application is pending;

(4) the name and classification of the receiving water body;

(5) the permits priority ranking score;

(6) the name and telephone number of the department contact person;

(7) the existing permit application, draft permit, fact sheet, priority ranking sheet and a description of the SPDES priority ranking system; and

(8) an opportunity to submit written comments or request a public hearing on the permit application or the permit's priority ranking score.

(d) Public notification of SPDES renewals and time frames for issuance shall be in accordance with Part 621 of this Title.

(e) If a permittee seeks renewal of a permit for a discharge and the establishment that would be or is the source of the permitted discharge has not operated during the term of the permit, it shall not be entitled to administrative renewal. Such renewal shall require full technical review.

(f) If the regional water engineer determines that full technical review of a SPDES permit is necessary to include provisions in or make changes to the permit necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act, such renewal shall require full technical review.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 750-1.16

Amended New York State Register November 9, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 45, eff. 11/9/2016