OAR 340-045-0050: Denial of an NPDES or WPCF Permit

DEQ will promptly notify the applicant in writing of the denial of a permit application under OAR 340-011-0097. The notification will include the reasons for denial. The denial will become effective 20 days from the date of service of the notice unless within that time DEQ receives a request for a hearing. The applicant must make the request for a hearing in writing and state the grounds for the request. DEQ will conduct the hearing as a contested case hearing under ORS 183.413 through 183.470 and OAR chapter 340, division 011.