Section 327IAC15-13-19. Permit duration

   (a) The permits under this rule are valid for five (5) years from the date the initial NOI letter was received by the department. Renewal application for the permit is required at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. Coverage under renewal NOI letters will begin on the date of expiration from the previous five (5) year permit term.

  (b) If MS4 entity conditions change within an MS4 area, written notification of the changes must be submitted to the commissioner.

  (c) For a complete renewal application to be sufficient, a new NOI letter and SWQMP-Part A: Initial Application must be submitted in accordance with sections 6 and 9 of this rule.

  (d) Permits may be reissued on a watershed basis to take into account surface water quality monitoring strategies and sampling data analyses for individual drainage areas.

  (e) Subsequent permits will require the MS4 operator to maintain and, where possible, improve their performance in implementing the six (6) MCMs. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 15-13-19; filed Jul 7, 2003, 2:15 p.m.: 26 IR 3594)