9VAC25-220-240: Denial of a permit

A. The applicant shall be notified by letter of the staff's decision to recommend to the department denial of the permit requested.

B. The staff shall provide sufficient information to the applicant regarding the rationale for denial, such that the applicant may at his option: (i) modify the application in order to achieve a favorable recommendation; (ii) withdraw his application; or (iii) proceed with the processing on the original application.

C. Should the applicant withdraw his application, no permit will be issued.

D. Should the applicant elect to proceed with the original project, the staff shall make its recommendation of denial to the director for determination of the need for public notice as provided for in accordance with Part III of this chapter (9VAC25-220-150 et seq.).