SECTION 745.485. How does an enforcement action affect the renewal of my permit?

(a) During the renewal period, or before your permit is renewed, your permit will be affected as stated in subsections (b) and (c) of this section if:

(1) Your operation is presently under an enforcement action; or

(2) We recommend or impose an enforcement action against your permit.

(b) If we renew your permit while your operation is already on a voluntary plan of action or corrective action plan:

(1) You must continue to meet any requirement related to the action taken. For example, if you are on a corrective action plan, you must continue to meet all conditions in the plan; and

(2) Our renewal of your permit does not affect our ability to impose a more serious enforcement action if you do not follow the conditions of the voluntary plan of action or corrective action plan or your operation's compliance with minimum standards, rules, or statutes does not improve as a result of the plan.

(c) The following table describes how certain enforcement actions affect our ability to renew your permit:

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Source Note: The provisions of this §745.485 adopted to be effective April 25, 2021, 46 TexReg 2437