(b) Return of incomplete applications.

1. (1) Applications for solid waste disposal or processing permits that have been deemed by the division to be administratively incomplete shall be returned to the applicant along with notice of the determination.
2. (2) At the sole option of the division, the application and supporting documentation may be retained pending additional submittals.

(d) Technical review of application.

1. (1) Following a determination that the application is administratively complete, the division shall perform a review of the application for technical adequacy and regulatory conformance.

2. (2)

   1. (A) The applicant shall be notified in writing of any apparent or actual deficiencies.
   2. (B) Any deficiencies in the application form or supporting documents must be corrected, revised, or otherwise answered by the applicant in writing.
   3. (C) Failure of the applicant to satisfactorily respond to any written deficiencies after being given reasonable opportunity to respond completely shall constitute grounds for the denial of the permit.
3. (3) Appeal of the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality’s decision to deny the permit shall be in accordance with 8 CAR pt. 11.

(e) Preliminary permit decision.

1. (1) Upon review of the final application package, the director will make a preliminary decision to deny or grant a permit for solid waste disposal or processing.
2. (2) Notice of the decision shall be distributed and published in accordance with 8 CAR pt. 11.