19-6-712. Issuance of permits -- Public comments and hearing.

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(1)In considering permit applications under this part, the director shall:

(a)ensure the application is complete prior to acting on it;

(i)publish notice of the permit application and the opportunity for public comment in:

(A)a newspaper of general circulation in the state; and

(B)a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the operation for which the application is submitted is located; and

(ii)as required in Section 45-1-101 ;

(c)allow the public to submit written comments to the director within 15 days after date of publication;

(d)consider timely submitted public comments and the criteria established in this part and by rule in determining whether to grant the permit; and

(e)send a written copy of the decision to the applicant and to persons submitting timely comments under Subsection (1)(c) .

(2)The director's decision under this section may be appealed to the executive director as provided by rule.

Amended by Chapter 360 , 2012 General Session