Permit Phase-In Process

Permit CDI Timelines

8/9/03 effective date of the regulations and begins the time clock for having activities permitted
EA determination must be made within 30 to 90 days of the effective date of the regulations - notify operators between 9/9/03 and 11/7/03
EA notification must be granted within 30 days of EA determination
Registration permit issued within 60 days of EA determination
Temporary registration permit issued within 60 days of EA determination- apply for a Full Permit within 1 year from EA determination
Full permit issued within 180 days of EA determination
Temporary registration permit initially good for up to 2 years while obtaining a full permit
Temporary permit can be extended for an additional 3 years if operator is proceeding to obtain a full permit in good faith and due diligence, but is delayed because of reasons beyond the operator’s control

Last updated: October 28, 2007