Section 103.306  Board Order on Proposed Stipulation and Settlement Agreement

a)         The Board will consider the proposed settlement and stipulation agreement and the hearing record, if any.  The Board may accept, suggest revisions in, or reject the proposed settlement and stipulation agreement, or direct initial or further hearings as it deems appropriate.  Where a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is involved in the settlement, notice of settlement must be published in the Environmental Register at least 30 days prior to the settlement.

b)         If the Board determines that a settlement involves or may involve the issuance or modification of a Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) permit, it will enter an interim order pursuant to Section 103.402 of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 8793, effective June 8, 2005)