(1) If the department determines the application does not contain the information requested in ARM 36.12.1601, the department will notify the applicant in one deficiency letter of any defects in a permit or change application. The defects and the administrative rules not met will be identified in the deficiency letter.

(a)  If a preapplication meeting is held, and the application is filed in compliance with ARM 36.12.1302, the applicant will be notified of any defects within 15 business days of receipt of the application by the appropriate regional office.

(b)  If there was no preapplication meeting, the applicant will be notified of any defects within 30 business days of receipt of the application by the appropriate regional office.

(2) If all of the requested information in the deficiency letter is not postmarked or submitted within 120 days of the date of the deficiency letter, the permit or change application will be terminated and the application fee will not be refunded.