4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-150-150

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 4VAC25-150-150 - Hearing and decision on objections to permit applications

A. In any hearing on objections to a permit application:

1. The hearing shall be an informal fact finding hearing in accordance with the Administrative Process Act, § 2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia.

2. The permit applicant and any person with standing in accordance with § 45.2-1632 of the Code of Virginia may be heard.

3. Any valid issue in accordance with § 45.2-1637 of the Code of Virginia may be raised at the hearing. The director shall determine the validity of objections raised during the hearing.

B. The director shall, as soon after the hearing as practicable, issue his decision in writing and hand deliver or send the decision by certified mail to all parties to the hearing. The decision shall include:

1. The subject, date, time and location of the hearing;

2. The names of the persons objecting to the permit;

3. A summary of issues and objections raised at the hearing;

4. Findings of fact and conclusions of law;

5. The text of the decision, including any voluntary agreement; and

6. Appeal rights.

C. Should the director deny the permit issuance and allow the objection, a written notice of the decision shall be sent to any person receiving notice of the application.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-150-150

Derived from VR480-05-22.1 §1.15, eff. September 25, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 3, eff. November 8, 2012; Volume 30, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2013; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 38, Issue 13, eff. 3/31/2022.

Statutory Authority: § 45.2-103 of the Code of Virginia.