OAR 340-093-0113: Department Initiated Modification of a Permit

If the Department determines it is appropriate to modify a permit, the Department will notify the permittee by registered or certified mail of the proposed modification and include them and the reasons for them. The modification will become effective upon mailing unless the permittee requests a hearing within 20 days. A request for hearing shall be made in writing and state the grounds for the request. The hearing will be conducted as a contested case hearing in accordance with ORS 183.413–183.470 and OAR 340-011. If a hearing is requested, the existing permit continues in effect until a final order is issued.