(a) If the secretary or the director of the division of environment finds that any person has violated any provision of any approval, permit or compliance plan or any provision of this act or any rule and regulation promulgated under this act, the secretary may issue an order finding such person in violation of the act and directing the person to take such action as necessary to correct the violation. Any order issued shall specify the length of time after receipt of the order during which the person must correct the violations.

(b) Any person to whom an order is issued pursuant to subsection (a) may request a hearing within 15 days after service of the order. Hearings before the secretary shall be conducted in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.