(A) Review period.
(1) Within 28 days after the receipt of a completed permit application, including all documents and fees required by this subchapter, the administering authority shall inform the applicant whether the application, plan and maintenance agreement are approved or disapproved.
(2) If the project site owner does not receive notification, within 28 days after the administering authority has received the completed permit application, stating that the plan has been disapproved, the project site owner may submit the notice of intent (NOT) letter information to IDEM in accordance with 327 IAC 15-5-6(a) and § 207(B) below.
(3) If notification of a disapproved plan is received after the review period outlined above and following commencement of construction activities, the plans must be modified to meet the requirements of the article and resubmitted within 14 days of receipt of the notification of disapproved plans.
(4) The initiation of construction activity, following notification by the administering authority that the plan does not meet the requirements of this subchapter, is a violation and subject to enforcement action.
(B) Review actions available.
(1) Approve. If the permit application is found to be completely consistent with the requirements within this subchapter, the administering authority shall issue a notice of plan approval (NPA).
(2) Approve with conditions. The permit application is generally consistent with the requirements within this subchapter, but specific minor modification are required to meet all of the applicable requirements. Therefore, the administering authority shall issue the permit subject to these written conditions, along with a conditional notice of plan approval (CNPA).
(3) Disapprove. The permit application does not meet the requirements of this subchapter and requires modifications that would result in significant changes to the construction plan, or erosion and sediment control plan. Therefore, the administering authority shall disapprove the application, indicating the reason(s) and procedure for submitting a revised application and/or submission.
(C) Notification to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. At least 48 hours prior to any land-disturbing activities, the developer must include:
(1) The NPA or CNPA as verification of plan approval; and
(2) A notice of intent (NOT) sent to the Director of IDEM in accordance with 327 IAC 15-5-6(a).
(Ord. 2006-25, passed 12-28-06; Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 5-28-19)