If CIWMB staff disagree with the EAs preliminary determination for a modified or revised permit application, who has final authority to make the determination?
Answer 5: The EA has authority to make its own determination. However, the determination, as with all actions or inactions by EAs, is subject to Board review upon consideration of concurrence in the issuance of the permit. PRC 43214(d)(6) gives the CIWMB broad authority to monitor actions of the EA and determine whether those actions are consistent with the PRC and regulations. Therefore, an inappropriate or inconsistent determination by an EA may result in the CIWMB requesting an evaluation of the EA based on the finding. CIWMB staff will continue to work alongside EAs to make every attempt to avoid these situations. Question 6: If the disagreement on the EAs preliminary determination for a modified or revised permit application is with CIWMB staff, what recourse does the EA have to appeal the decision of CIWMB staff, since this is long before any documents go in front of the Board in a public hearing? Answer 6: Disagreements will be subject to further review and discussion between th
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