(a) A response certifying that the permitted facility is complying with applicable law;
(b) A proposal to bring the facility into compliance with applicable law that is acceptable to the department and that includes but is not limited to proposed compliance dates; or
(c) For a water quality permit violation, a request in writing to the department that the department follow the procedures prescribed under ORS 468B.032. Notwithstanding the requirement for a response to the department within five working days, the permittee may file a request under this paragraph within 20 days from the date of service of the notice.
(2) No advance notice shall be required under subsection (1) of this section if:
(a) The violation is intentional;
(b) The water or air violation would not normally occur for five consecutive days;
(c) The permittee has received prior advance warning of any violation of the permit within the 36 months immediately preceding the violation;
(d) The permittee is subject to the federal operating permit program under ORS 468A.300 to 468A.320 and violates any rule or standard adopted or permit or order issued under ORS chapter 468A and applicable to the permittee; or
(e) The requirement to provide such notice would disqualify a state program from federal approval or delegation. [1991 c.650 §9 (enacted in lieu of 468.125); 1993 c.790 §3; 1999 c.975 §4]