OAR 340-093-0090: Preliminary Approval

(1) The Department may issue written preliminary approval to any applicant for a Solid Waste Disposal Permit, prior to submission of detailed engineering plans and specifications, based on the material submitted in a site characterization report(s) in accordance with the requirements of OAR 340-093-0070. (2) The purpose of the preliminary review and approval process is to inform the applicant of the Department’s concerns, if any, regarding the proposal and to provide guidance in the development of the detailed plans and specifications required to complete the permit application. Receipt of preliminary approval does not grant the applicant any right to begin construction or operation of a disposal site. (3) Request for preliminary approval shall be made to the Department in writing. Within 45 days of receipt of such request, the Department shall either grant or deny preliminary approval or request additional information. (4) Granting of preliminary approval shall not prevent the Department from denying or conditionally approving a completed permit application. (5) If the Department denies preliminary approval, it shall clearly state the reasons for denial. Failure to receive preliminary approval shall not prevent an applicant from completing a permit application. Any application completed after denial of preliminary approval shall specifically address those concerns listed in the Department’s letter of denial.