§ 271.825. Department initiated general permits.
(a) The Department may issue or modify a general permit for a category of beneficial use or processing of municipal waste upon its own motion in accordance with this section.
(b) At least 60 days prior to the issuance or modification of a general permit under this section, the Department will publish a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of intent to issue or modify a general permit under this section.
(c) The notice required by subsection (b) will include the following:
(1) A clear and specific description of the category of waste and the category of beneficial use or processing of municipal waste eligible for coverage under the proposed general permit or affected by the modification.
(2) The standards in § 271.811(a) (relating to authorization for general permit), and a brief description of the reasons for the Department’s determination that the category of beneficial use or processing is eligible for coverage under a general permit in accordance with these standards.
(3) A brief description of the terms and conditions of the proposed general permit or modification.
(4) A brief description of the procedures for public comment on the general permit or modification in accordance with this subchapter.
(5) The Department address and telephone number at which interested persons or municipalities may obtain further information and review a copy of the proposed general permit or modification.
(6) A statement that interested persons or municipalities may submit comments to the Department within 60 days of the publication of the notice and may recommend conditions upon, revisions to and approval or disapproval of the proposed general permit or modification.
(d) The Department may hold a public meeting or public hearing on the proposed general permit or proposed modification.
(e) Upon issuance or modification of a general permit, the Department will place a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of the availability of the new or modified general permit.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.811 (relating to authorization for general permit); and 25 Pa. Code § 271.824 (relating to approval or denial of an application).
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