Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 26. Department of Environment |
Part 2. |
Subtitle 08. WATER POLLUTION |
Chapter 26.08.04. Permits |
Sec. 26.08.04.06. Term and Approval of Discharge Permit
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A. Term of Permit.
(1) The term of each discharge permit shall be for a maximum of 5 years, unless the permit is previously amended, suspended, or revoked.
(2) Each discharge permit shall specify the expiration date.
(3) If a timely and complete reapplication has been submitted and the Department, through no fault of the permittee, is unable to issue a new permit, the terms and conditions of the existing discharge permit shall continue and remain fully effective and enforceable.
B. Permittee Responsibility for Continuing Pollution Control. The issuance of a discharge permit by the Department does not relieve the permittee from the continuing responsibility for:
(1) The successful treatment and disposal of wastewater and other waste; and
(2) Compliance with applicable provisions of State and federal law and regulations.