The hospital or an affected party may request a public hearing to be held on an application. A request for a public hearing must be received by the Authority within thirty (30) days of the receipt by the Authority of the application. The Authority, if it considers necessary, may hold a public hearing on any application. The hearing shall be held no later than forty-five days after receipt of the application unless good cause is shown to hold the hearing at a later date.
W. Va. Code R. § 65-26-11