Identity of signatories to national pollutant discharge elimination system forms

1. Any national pollutant discharge elimination system application form or other document required to accompany the form when submitted to the department must be signed as follows: a. In the case of corporations, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president, or the officer's duly authorized representative, if such representative is responsible for the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge described in the national pollutant discharge elimination system form originates. b. In the case of a partnership, by a general partner. c. In the case of sole proprietorship, by the proprietor. d. In the case of a municipal, state, federal, or other public facility, by either a principal executive officer or a ranking elected official. 2. All reports required by permits and other information requested by the department shall be signed by the person described in subsection 1 or that person's duly authorized representative. Authorization for a representative shall be submitted to the department in writing by the person described in subsection 1 and shall specify either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility. 3. If an authorization becomes invalid, a new authorization shall be submitted to the department prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative. 4. Any person signing application forms, reports, or other information, shall make the following certification: "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."