Sec. 26.10.13.14. Permit and Approval Suspension, Revocation, Modification, and Renewal

A. An Oil Operations Permit or approval may be suspended, revoked, extended, modified, or renewed in accordance with the provisions of §§B-D of this regulation.

B. Suspension or Revocation.

(1) If the Department determines that a violation of any provisions of the Oil Operations Permit or approval, or other applicable federal, State, or local requirements related to oil pollution has occurred, the Department may suspend or revoke the Oil Operations Permit or approval consistent with the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) Once an Oil Operations Permit or approval is suspended, oil-contaminated soil may not be accepted at a facility without the written approval of the Department.

C. Modification.

(1) An owner or operator of an oil-contaminated soil facility, or an approval holder, may apply for a modification of an Oil Operations Permit or approval by submitting a request in writing.

(2) The Department may modify an oil operations permit as necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter.

(3) An opportunity for an informational meeting as described in Regulation .15 of this chapter shall be provided for substantial modifications, as determined by the Department, to an Oil Operations Permit.

D. Renewal. An applicant for renewal of an Oil Operations Permit or approval renewal shall submit an application 90 days before the expiration of the Oil Operations Permit or approval.