D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, § 2615
Suspension and Revocation of Permit
Effective May 14, 202168 DCR 5254Authority: District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code 8-151.01 et seq. (2015 Repl. and 2019 Supp.)), the Water Pollution Control Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-188; D.C. Official Code § 8-103.01 et seq. (2015 Repl. and 2019 Supp.)), the Fisheries and Wildlife Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Law 21-282; D.C. Official Code § 8-1731.02 et seq. (2019 Supp.)); Mayor’s Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006; and Mayor’s Order 2017-281, dated November 1, 2017 Source: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 5254 (May 14, 2021).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
2615.1 The Department may suspend or revoke a permit or certification if the Department determines that any of the following has occurred:
- (a) The permittee has failed to post a required bond or alternate form of security;
- (b) The permittee has failed to comply with the requirements of a compliance or administrative order;
- (c) The permittee has falsified or misrepresented any information in the permit application process;
- (d) The permittee has failed to disclose a relevant or material fact;
- (e) The permittee has violated a requirement of the permit;
- (f) The permittee has substantially deviated from the plans, specifications, or requirements of the permit;
- (g) The permittee has prevented a representative of the Department from entering the regulated activity or mitigation site to make reasonable inspections;
- (h) New information or changes in site conditions necessitate revocation or suspension; or
- (i) Other good cause to suspend or revoke the permit exists.
2615.2 Except as provided for emergency actions, the Department may suspend or revoke a wetland and stream permit or certification only if the Department first gives the permittee written notice of the facts that warrant suspension or revocation and provides the permittee an opportunity to request a hearing in accordance with § 2505.
2615.3 The Department may order the immediate suspension or revocation of a permit or certification if the Department finds that the public health, safety, or welfare requires the emergency action and promptly gives the permittee written notice of the emergency action.
2615.4 A notice of emergency action shall include a statement of the specific facts upon which the emergency action is based and provide information regarding the permittee's opportunity to request a hearing in accordance with § 2505.
2615.5 If the Department revokes a permit, the permittee shall restore the wetland or stream to its condition before the regulated activity began.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 5254 (May 14, 2021).