Consideration of permit application

An emergency drain permit application must be sent simultaneously to the board and the department. The application will be reviewed for completeness by the board and the department. The department must make a preliminary determination as to the existence of an emergency. As soon as possible, a meeting among the board, the department, and other affected parties as determined by the department must be held. The applicant or any other affected party may make a statement concerning the emergency drain permit application during the meeting. Any meeting must be electronically recorded. During the meeting, but after all parties have been given an opportunity to present their views, the board must make a recommendation to the department whether the permit should be granted.