R18-1-401. Notice

A. When notice is required by statute or rule, and notice procedures are not otherwise prescribed by statute or rule, the Department shall: 1. Publish the notice as a legal notice at least once, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or counties concerned; 2. Include in the notice the following information: a. The major issue under consideration or a description of the reason for the action; b. The Department’s proposed action and effective date for that action; c. The location where relevant, nonconfidential documents may be obtained and reviewed during normal business hours; d. The name, address and telephone number of a person within the Department who may be contacted for further information; e. The location where public comments may be addressed, and the date and time by which comments shall be received. B. In addition to meeting the requirements in subsection (A), a notice for a general public hearing shall include the following information: 1. The time and location of the general public hearing; 2. A statement to the effect that any person may appear at the hearing and present views, either orally or in writing; 3. The time by which a decision shall be reached; 4. The exact nature of the action or issues to be discussed. C. The notice for a general public hearing described in this Section shall be published at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing unless otherwise prescribed by statute or rule.