(a) When the Commission determines that a violation of the approved erosion and sediment control plan, this chapter, or the permit has occurred, the enforcement official shall notify the permittee in writing of the violation, describe the required corrective action(s), and the time period in which the permittee must correct the violation. The enforcement official shall recommend that the Commission initiate administrative, civil, or criminal actions against the permittee.

(b) If the violation persists after the date specified for corrective action in the notification of the violation, the Commission shall issue a stop work notice for the utility construction site or institute administrative or civil or criminal action as necessary against the permittee. The Commission’s stop work notice shall require the permittee to discontinue all work on the project site except work necessary to correct the violation.

(c) The Commission shall deny issuance of other utility erosion and sediment control permits to an applicant when it determines that the applicant is not in compliance with approved erosion and sediment control plan, this chapter, or an existing permit.

(d) If a person is working without a permit, the Commission shall issue a stop work notice for the utility construction site except and/or institute administrative, civil or criminal action as necessary against the responsible party. (REG-IFSM-EC-2014-002 § VIII)