Section 096-2-2 - Scope of RuleA.General Scope. Except as provided in section 2(B) or other sections of this rule, this rule applies to the processing of license applications, appeals of Commissioner license decisions, appeals of insurance claim-related decisions made pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §568-A to the Board, petitions and motions to modify, revoke or suspend licenses, petitions for corrective action orders, and other determinations on specific matters as described in this rule. This rule applies in the absence of more specific procedural requirements imposed by statute or rule. Where other specific procedural requirements apply, those requirements control. NOTE: Examples of other specific procedural requirements in Department rules which control in the event of overlapping requirements include but are not limited to Chapter 115 for major and minor source air emission licenses, Chapter 140 for part 70 air emission licenses, Chapter 400 for solid waste licenses, Chapter 450 for hydropower licenses, and Chapters 521 and 522 for waste discharge licenses.
B.Exceptions. Unless otherwise specified in this rule, the following types of applications and submissions are not subject to the procedural requirements of this rule: (1) ground and surface water oil clean-up fund claims;(2) voluntary response action plans;(3) applications for one-time disposal of special waste;(4) asbestos and lead licenses and certifications;(5) third party damage claims;(6) licenses or permits by rule;(7) registrations or notifications;(8) waste transporter licenses;(9) reimbursement claims;(11) public benefit determinations;(12) occupational licenses;(13) condition compliance applications; and