4VAC50-20-508: Transfer of permits

A. Prior to the transfer of ownership of a permitted impounding structure, the permittee shall notify the director in writing, and the new owner shall file a transfer notification with the department. A form for the transfer notification is available from the department. The new owner shall amend the existing permit application as necessary and shall certify to the director that the new owner is aware of and will comply with all of the requirements and conditions of the permit.

B. The transfer notification shall include the following required information:

1. Project information, including the name and inventory number of the structure and name of the reservoir;

2. Location of the impounding structure, including the city or county and the latitude and longitude;

3. Effective date and expiration date of the permit to be transferred;

4. Past owner's name, mailing address, and residential and business telephone numbers;

5. New owner's name, mailing address, and residential and business telephone numbers;

6. Request to transfer certification statement signed and dated by the past owner;

7. Certification of compliance with the permit terms and conditions signed and dated by the new owner; and

8. Contact information updates for the new owner, including name, mailing address, and residential and business telephone numbers.