Title: Section 128-7.4 - Decertification or modification of administrative programs

Section 128-7.4 Decertification or modification of administrative programs.

(a) The administrative program of a certified local government shall be continued unless decertified or modified by the Commissioner. A preliminary determination to decertify or modify shall be made at any time if the Commissioner determines that the local government s administration of any element of the program is inadequate to protect the water supply.

(b) Where the Commissioner has made a preliminary determination to decertify or modify a local government's administrative program pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, a notice of proposed decertification or modification, and the reasons therefor, shall be sent by certified mail, to the designated representative of the certified local government. The certified local government may, within ten business days of the sending of such notice, submit information addressing the reasons for decertification or modification stated in the notice. The Commissioner, after receipt and consideration of any information submitted by the certified local government, shall make a final determination to continue, modify, or decertify the program within thirty business days of sending of the notice of proposed decertification or modification. Upon decertification of an administrative program the administration of the rules and regulations set forth herein shall revert to the Department.

(c) A local government which has received a determination of decertification may reapply for certification after one year.