Current through September 2, 2024
Section 58.01.01.364 - PUBLIC NOTICES, COMMENTS AND HEARINGS01.Generally. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, all Tier I operating permit proceedings will provide for public notice and public comment, including offering an opportunity for a hearing, on a draft permit or on a draft denial.02.Public Comment Package. A public comment package including the draft permit or draft denial, the technical memorandum and the application will be prepared and distributed to appropriate public locations, the applicant and affected States.03.Giving Notice. Notice will be given: by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the Tier I source is located or in a State publication designed to give general public notice; by mailing the notice to persons on a mailing list developed by the Department, including those who request in writing to be on the list; by mailing the notice to all affected States; and by other means if necessary to ensure adequate notice to the affected public.04.Content of the Notice. The notice will identify the affected facility; provide the name and address of the permittee; provide the name and address of the Department processing the application; identify the draft permit action; identify the emissions change if the permit action is a permit revision or reopening; provide the locations where the public may locate a copy of the public comment package; provide the name, address, email address, and telephone number of a person from whom interested persons may obtain additional information that is relevant to the permit decision by filing a written public documents request and paying any costs; provide a brief description of the comment procedures, including the deadline for comments and the name and address of the person to whom written comments must be delivered; and state the time and place of any hearing that has been scheduled or provide information regarding how a person may request a hearing.05.Public Comment Procedures. a. The Department will provide at least thirty (30) days for public comment.b. The Department will give notice of any public hearing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the hearing.c. The public hearing, if any, is an informal meeting, conducted by a hearing officer designated by the Department and transcribed. Written comments or supporting documents may be submitted during the hearing.d. The public comments and additional information received during the comment period are available to the public upon the filing of a written public documents request and the payment of any costs.Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.01.364