(a) The Executive Director shall determine within 30 days of receipt of a Notice of Intent to Proceed whether the notice complies fully with Section 11711.

(b) If the Executive Director determines that a Notice of Intent to Proceed complies fully with Section 11711, the Executive Director shall proceed according to Sections 11713 and 11714 to determine whether the activity is authorized by the regionwide permit.

(c) If the Executive Director determines that a Notice of Intent to Proceed does not fully comply with Section 11711, the Executive Director shall within 30 days of receipt of the notice notify the project sponsor in writing of his or her determination, the reasons for the determination, and what further information is needed to complete the Notice of Intent to Proceed.