Ariz. Admin. Code § 18-9-C903

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R18-9-C903 - General Permit Duration, Reissuance, and Continuation

A. General permit duration.

1. An AZPDES general permit is effective for a fixed term of not more than five years. The Director may issue a permit for a duration that is less than the full allowable term.

2. If the Director does not reissue a general permit before the expiration date, the current general permit will be administratively continued and remain in force and effect until the general permit is reissued.

B. Continued coverage. Any permittee granted permit coverage before the expiration date automatically remains covered by the continued permit until the earlier of:

1. Reissuance or replacement of the permit, at which time the permittee shall comply with the Notice of Intent conditions of the new permit to maintain authorization to discharge; or

2. The date the permittee has submitted a Notice of Termination; or

3. The date the Director has issued an individual permit for the discharge; or

4. The date the Director has issued a formal permit decision not to reissue the general permit, at which time the permittee shall seek coverage under an alternative general permit or an individual permit.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R18-9-C903

New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).