What action is taken if a responsible party does not pay the NOV?

When a responsible party does not pay a Notice of Violation (NOV), involving a hearing officer is a standard procedure to address the non-compliance. The process typically involves a legal framework where the hearing officer reviews the circumstances around the violation and the failure to pay. This officer can facilitate a hearing to further investigate the matter, allowing both the responsible party and regulatory bodies to present their cases. The outcome may lead to various consequences, but fundamentally, involving a hearing officer is crucial for ensuring that due process is followed, which helps maintain the integrity of environmental regulations and enforcement actions.

In contrast, other options do not accurately represent the procedural response to a failure to pay an NOV. The automatic dismissal of the case would negate the violation and any enforcement intent, which is not standard practice. Giving another 30 days to pay without any action being taken is not a common protocol, as accountability for violations is usually maintained through official processes. Shutting down a facility might be a consequence of severe violations but would typically require a legal process rather than a direct action following non-payment of an NOV.