Section R18-9-C903. General Permit Duration, Reissuance, and Con- tinuation  


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  • 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 per- mit 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 con- ditions of the new permit to maintain authorization to dis- charge; or

    2.        The date the permittee has submitted a Notice of Termi- nation; 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 per- mittee shall seek coverage under an alternative general permit or an individual permit.

Historical Note

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