Section 096-522-12 - Response to comments [see 40 CFR 124.17](a) At the time that any final permit decision is issued, the Department shall issue a response to comments. States are only required to issue a response to comments when a final permit is issued. This response shall: (1) Specify which provisions, if any, of the draft permit have been changed in the final permit decision, and the reasons for the change; and(2) Briefly describe and respond to all significant comments on the draft permit raised during the public comment period, or during any hearing.(c) The response to comments shall be available to the public.06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 522, § 12