(1) Applications. All permit applications for an individual permit and all notices of intent requesting coverage under a general permit, including without limitation applications for PWTFs submitted in accordance with 314 CMR 5.15, shall be signed as follows:

1. (a) For a corporation or limited liability corporation: by a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function and duly authorized by the Board of Directors, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation, or to whom authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated in accordance with corporate procedures;
2. (b) For a partnership or limited partnership: by a general partner;
3. (c) For a sole proprietorship: by the proprietor;
4. (d) For a trust: by the trustee; or
5. (e) For a municipality, local government unit or political subdivision of the State or Federal government: by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or other person with legal authority to sign such documents.

(2) Reports. All reports or other information required by permits or 314 CMR 5.00 and other information requested by the Department shall be signed by a person described in 314 CMR 5.14(1), or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:

1. (a) The authorization is made in writing by a person described in 314 CMR 5.14(1);
2. (b) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, superintendent, or a position of equivalent responsibility; and
3. (c) The written authorization is submitted to the Department.

(3) Certification. Any person signing a document under 314 CMR 5.14(1) or (2) shall make the following certification:

1. (a) "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were

   prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my diligent inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."

2. (b) “I am aware that submitting a false or misleading certification could lead to

   modification, suspension, or revocation of any permit granted pursuant to this application or report, as set forth in 314 CMR 5.12.”