§602.520. Extension of Permit Duration

 

The Agency may extend the duration of an Aquatic Pesticide Permit when circumstances beyond the control of the applicant prevent the aquatic pesticide application during the time specified in the permit.

 

a)         All requests for extensions of permit duration must:

 

1)         be in writing;

 

2)         list the reasons the aquatic pesticide could not be applied on the date permitted;

 

3)         give the new date the aquatic pesticide is to be applied;

 

4)         contain a statement that the aquatic pesticide will be applied in accordance with the conditions listed in the Aquatic Pesticide Permit; and

 

5)         contain the Aquatic Pesticide Permit Number, the name and Illinois Department of Agriculture license number of the applicator, and the signature of the applicant.

 

b)         Requests for extensions of permit duration may be made by telephone if:

 

1)         the information listed in subsection (a) is stated; and

 

2)         the information listed in subsection (a) is transmitted in writing to the Division of Public Water Supplies Permit Section within five days after the date verbal approval for an extension of permit duration is given by the Agency.

 

c)         Applications for extensions of permit duration must not be granted if more than 60 days have elapsed from the date of aquatic pesticide application listed in the permit.

 

d)         Extensions of permit duration, if granted by the Agency, must be in writing and must state the time of the extension.

 

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 7449, effective May 16, 2023)