OAR 141-093-0107: Completeness and Eligibility Review for Authorizing Projects under a GP

(1) Initial Review. The Department will review the application within 15 calendar days (unless otherwise stated in the administrative rules for a specific GP), of agency receipt of the application to determine whether the application is complete and the project is eligible for the GP. (a) Complete and Eligible Application. A complete application is one that contains all the information required in the Department’s application. An eligible project is one that meets the eligibility requirements, activity-specific application requirements and authorized activities listed under the GP. (b) Incomplete Application Notification. If the Department determines that the application is incomplete or deficient, the Department will notify the applicant in writing and list the missing or deficient information. The applicant may resubmit the entire amended package for reconsideration within 120 calendar days from date of the Department’s notice, unless instructed by the Department to do otherwise. Submission of a new or amended application package starts a new initial review period. (c) Ineligible Projects. If the review of the application results in a determination that the project is ineligible for a GP, the applicant will be notified and informed of the reason for ineligibility. The applicant may then either revise the project and resubmit the application for reconsideration or apply for an Individual Permit under OAR 141-085 within 120 calendar days from date of agency determination. (2) Timeframe for Resubmittal. If a revised application is not resubmitted within 120 calendar days of an incompleteness or ineligibility determination, the Department may administratively close the application. If the Department closes the file under this circumstance, the Department will retain the application fee. A subsequent application for the same or similar project will require payment of an application fee.