1. (a) The permit holder shall apply to the department for approval to modify the permit prior to modifying any processes or procedures that could result in a change to the volume or quality of the discharge from the facility.

2. (b) To apply for a permit modification, the permit holder shall provide the following information to the department:

   1. (1) The facility permit number;
   2. (2) The name, address, and daytime telephone number of the permit holder, owner, and operator and, if available, an email address for each;
   3. (3) A detailed description of all proposed modifications;
   4. (4) If applicable, revised plans and specifications for construction stamped by a New Hampshire professional engineer;
   5. (5) An explanation of the necessity of the proposed change(s);
   6. (6) The effect of the modification on the facility’s discharge;
   7. (7) The identification and status of all other federal or state permits or approvals needed to effect the necessary modification(s);
   8. (8) The permit holder’s proposed schedule for implementing such changes; and
   9. (9) A list and status of any outstanding violations, accompanied by a statement from the permit holder indicating how full compliance shall be attained prior to approval of the modification.
3. (c) The department shall process the permit application in accordance with Env-Wq 301.06(a) through (f).

4. (d) The department shall approve the modification within 60 days of receiving an administratively complete application if it determines that:

   1. (1) All applicable requirements of these rules have been met;
   2. (2) If the applicant is other than the owner, the owner has given permission to the applicant for the modification; and
   3. (3) All other state permits which are necessary for the proposed modification have been applied for.

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Wq 301) #10348, eff 5-22-13; ss by #13613, eff 5-22-23