1. (a) The regional board executive officer shall promptly review the completed application and shall recommend either issuance or denial of the certification by the state board. A recommendation to deny shall be accompanied by a report detailing the reasons for the recommendation.
2. (b) If the review indicates that adoption or revision of waste discharge requirements is necessary, action to adopt or revise the waste discharge requirements shall be immediately undertaken.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1058, 13160, and 13160.1, Water Code. Reference: 26 USC 169, 40 CFR 20.