1. (a) To request an extension of a deadline established pursuant to Env-Wq 403.14(b)(2) or (i)(3) or Env-Wq 403.21(c)(2), the applicant shall submit the following information in writing to the department:

   1. (1) Identification of the application to which the extension request relates by applicant name and municipality;
   2. (2) The length of the extension being requested; and
   3. (3) A full explanation of why an extension is necessary.

2. (b) The department shall extend the deadline if:

   1. (1) The applicant demonstrates that good cause to extend the deadline exists; and
   2. (2) A complete request for deadline extension was submitted prior to the established deadline.

3. (c) Good cause to extend a deadline shall be deemed to exist if:

   1. (1) In order to submit the missing component(s), the applicant requires information from a third party not under the applicant’s control, and the applicant has not received the information despite making diligent efforts to obtain it; or
   2. (2) The applicant has otherwise been prevented by circumstances beyond the applicant’s control from obtaining or preparing the missing component(s).
4. (d) The inability to obtain requisite information from a third party based on the applicant’s failure to pay the third party for services rendered shall not constitute good cause to extend a deadline.
5. (e) The department shall issue a written decision on a request for an extension within 10 working days of receiving a complete request. If the extension is denied, the denial shall specifically set forth the reason(s) for the denial.
6. (f) Denial of an extension shall not preclude an applicant from submitting a new application.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at part heading for Env-Wq 403) #9569, eff 10-17-09; ss by #12493, eff 3-21-18 (formerly Env-Wq 403.36) (See Revision Note #2 at part heading for Env-Wq 403)