The Agency may delegate to its duly authorized Agent the authority to approve or extend an activity that is not located in a wetland or watercourse when such Agent finds that the conduct of such activity would result in no greater than a minimal impact on any wetlands or watercourses provided such Agent has completed the comprehensive training program developed by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to § 22a-39 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Requests for such approval shall be made on a form provided by the Agency and shall contain the information listed under § 460-705 of these regulations and any other information the Agency may reasonably require. Notwithstanding the provisions for receipt and processing applications prescribed in Articles VIII, IX, and XI of these regulations, such Agent may approve or extend such an activity at any time.
After the duly authorized Agent grants such approval, the Land Use Office shall, within 10 days of the date of such approval, publish notice of the approval in a newspaper having a general circulation in the town wherein the activity is located or will have an effect. Any person may appeal such decision of such Agent to the Agency within 15 days after the publication date of the notice and the Agency shall consider such appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting provided such meeting is no earlier than three business days after receipt by such Agency or its Agent of such appeal. Any person may appear and be heard at the meeting held by the Agency to consider the subject appeal. The Agency shall, at its discretion, sustain, alter, or reject the decision of its Agent or require an application for a permit in accordance with Articles VII and VIII of these regulations.
The agent shall inform the Agency of permits issued by the agent
at the next regular meeting after such action(s).
