Term of Permit. The term of each discharge permit shall be for a maximum of 5 years, unless the permit is previously amended, suspended, or revoked. Each discharge permit shall specify the expiration date. If a timely and complete reapplication has been submitted and the Department, through no fault of the permittee, is unable to issue a new permit, the terms and conditions of the existing discharge permit shall continue and remain fully effective and enforceable. Permittee Responsibility for Continuing Pollution Control. The issuance of a discharge permit by the Department does not relieve the permittee from the continuing responsibility for: The successful treatment and disposal of wastewater and other waste; and Compliance with applicable provisions of State and federal law and regulations.