Okla. Admin. Code § 785:15-3-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 785:15-3-11 - Permit application procedures and requirements

(a) In order to qualify for a weather modification permit an applicant must:

(1) Possess a valid license for weather modification operations in the State of Oklahoma;

(2) Submit a properly completed application in duplicate on forms furnished by the Board for each operation under a given license;

(3) Submit an application fee (see Chapter 5 of this Title, Fees) for each permit with the completed application form or show exemption from such fee as set forth in 785:15-3-20;

(4) Publish a notice of intention for each permit (forms to be furnished by the Board);

(5) Any additional information as the Board may deem appropriate.

(b) In cases where contractual agreements are involved, and other than research and development operations are to be performed, the contractor must have on file with the Board a corporate surety bond for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for the faithful performance of each weather modification contract to be entered into by the contractor. The surety on any bond to guarantee the faithful performance and execution of any work shall be deemed and held, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding, to consent without notice to an extension of time to the contract-or in which to perform the contract for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.

(c) Weather modification permits shall be issued for a twelve (12) month period, commencing on the date of issuance. When a weather modification operation extends past twelve (12) months the permit may be extended for subsequent twelve (12) month periods upon payment of the annual fee and a review of the operation(s) by the Board.

(d) Permit applications shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the initial date of the proposed operational period for which the permit is being sought. This will allow time to hold a hearing in the event the application for a permit is protested, review the information presented, and allow action by the Board prior to the proposed starting date of the project.

(e) A weather modification permit is neither assignable nor transferable by the holder.

(f) A new permit shall be required if the boundaries of the operation for which a permit has previously been obtained are changed.

(g) Any weather modification operation for which a permit is granted shall be conducted, on an operation-day basis, under the personal direction of a qualified operations director possessing a valid weather modification license.

Okla. Admin. Code § 785:15-3-11