Assessment of Fines; Hearings

(1) The Permitting Authority may assess an administrative fine of $500.00 against any person who violates 520 CMR 15.03(1) and (2). (2) Each day that such person is in operation in violation of 520 CMR 15.03(1) and (2) may be considered a separate violation. (3) The Permitting Authority shall send written notice of alleged violation(s) and intent to impose administrative fines to the person. The notice shall specify: (a) The specific condition(s) which constitute the violation; (b) The provision(s) of the regulation which are alleged to have been violated; (c) The amount that is to be assessed for each alleged violation; and (d) The procedure for requesting an administrative hearing. (4) Hearings. Written requests for a hearing must be filed with the Permitting Authority within ten calendar days of receipt of the notice of violation issued pursuant to 520 CMR 15.06(3)(d). (5) The failure to make a timely request for a hearing shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing and warrant imposition of the fine set forth in the notice. 2/15/13 520 CMR - 126