W. Va. Code R. § 64-56-15 - Enforcement Orders; Related Hearings; Permit Reinstatement
Enforcement orders and related hearings are required to be conducted according to the provisions of W. Va. Code §§ 22-18-15, 20-5J-8 and 29A-5-1et. seq. as outlined in Sections 15.1 and 15.2 of this rule.
15.1. If
the Secretary , upon inspection, investigation or through other means observes,
discovers or learns of a violation of the provisions of this rule or relevant
State law or of any order or permit issued under this rule or such law by the
Secretary , he or she may:
15.1.a. Issue an
order stating with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation and
requiring compliance immediately or within a specified time. An order under
this section includes, but is not limited to, any or all of the following:
orders suspending, modifying or revoking permits, orders requiring a person to
take remedial action, or cease and desist orders;
15.1.b Seek an injunction in accordance with
W. Va. Code
§ 20-5J-9(b);
15.1.c Institute a civil action in accordance
with W. Va. Code
§ 20-5J-9(a); or
15.1.d Request the attorney general or the
prosecuting attorney of the county in which the alleged violation occurred to
bring a criminal action in accordance with W. Va. Code
§
22-18-16.
15.2. Any
person issued a cease and desist order may file a notice of request for
reconsideration with the Secretary not more than seven (7) days from the
issuance of such order and shall have a hearing before the Secretary contesting
the terms and conditions of such order within ten (10) days of the filing of
such notice of a request for reconsideration. The hearing is conducted as
required by State law and Section 19 of this rule. The filing of a notice of
request for reconsideration shall not stay or suspend the execution or
enforcement of such cease and desist order.
15.3. Any person whose permit issued under
this rule has been suspended or revoked may, at any time, make application for
reinstatement of the permit. After receipt of a written request, including a
signed statement by the applicant that in his or her opinion the conditions
causing the suspension of the permit have been corrected, the Secretary shall
make an inspection or investigation of the applicant's operation. If the
applicant complies with the provisions of this rule, the permit shall be
reinstated.
15.4. The Secretary may
suspend or revoke a permit if the permit has been obtained by means of fraud,
deceit or material misrepresentation.
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