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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 23.02.04.16" title_num="23" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="04" heading="License Modification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A licensee or the Department may request in writing that the description of the authorized structure or activity or the conditions of an individual or emergency license be modified and shall state the reason for the request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Administrator may modify an individual or emergency license if the Department provides a favorable written recommendation and:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The modification is minor; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department determines that the structure or activity or the license conditions require modification to correct adverse environmental impacts.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A minor modification means:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A reduction in the scope of the originally authorized work;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Revisions to the project plans or specifications that are nominal and would otherwise be approved, and conditions at the site have not changed since the previous review; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Waiving or modifying time of year restrictions after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After consulting with the Department, the Administrator shall either:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Grant the modification request by revising the original license; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Deny the modification request in writing, including the reason for the denial and the procedure for appealing the modification denial.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>After consulting with the Department, the Administrator may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Recommend approval to the Board of a license modification not qualifying for consideration under §B of this regulation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Require the modification to be submitted as a reapplication under Regulation .06 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A new license issued after reapplication and approval supersedes the original license.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>