SECTION 252:210-1-7. License suspension and revocation

(a)   Reasons for suspension or revocation. After notice and opportunity for hearing, the DEQ may suspend or revoke a license for:

(1)   Procedural violations such as allowing the insurance to expire, allowing untrained employees to participate in remediation of a spill or other related procedural issues;

(2)   Gross inefficiency or incompetence in providing spill containment or remediation services or in complying otherwise with the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable law;

(3)   Any violation of this Chapter or any final DEQ order; or

(4)   Dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation to DEQ.

(b)   Suspension. Any entity or person whose license is suspended by the DEQ:

(1)   May not provide remediation services until their license has been reinstated or they have received a new license.

(2)   May apply for reinstatement of their license at any time during the twelve (12) months following the date of their suspension by:

(A)   Correcting any deficiency(ies);

(B)   Paying any outstanding fees or fines owed to DEQ;

(C)   Remitting payment to DEQ for the reinstatement fee;

(D)   Meeting the renewal requirements of Section 1-9(b) of this Chapter, including remitting payment for the renewal fee if the license expired during the suspension period; and

(E)   Being in compliance with all final DEQ rules and orders.

(c)   Revocation. Any entity or person whose license has been revoked by the DEQ must wait one (1) year from the date of revocation before filing an application for a new license.

[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 582, eff 1-4-07 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 1513, eff 6-15-07]