Department response

Department response. (1) The department may direct responsible parties in writing that department approval of a plan or report is necessary prior to proceeding to the next step in the design, implementation or operation of a remedial action or interim action under this chapter. In such cases, the department shall provide a written acknowledgement of receipt of any report or plan submitted pursuant to this chapter within 30 days. The department acknowledgement shall include an estimated date for completion of department review. (2) In cases where department approval is required for the reports or plans submitted under this chapter, the department may request additional information, require revisions, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove of the plans or reports. The department shall provide to the responsible parties, in writing, the reasons for any disapproval and the department may establish a deadline for providing revisions.