LAC 33:V.711. Public Hearings

A. Applicability 1. The administrative authority shall hold a public hearing whenever written notice of opposition to a draft permit and a request for a hearing are received within 45 days of the public hearing notice. Whenever practicable, the administrative authority shall schedule a hearing under this Section at a location convenient to the nearest population center to the proposed facility. 2. The administrative authority may also hold a public hearing at his or her discretion whenever, for instance, such a hearing might clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision. 3. Public notice of the hearing shall be given as specified in LAC 33:V.713.A. B. For any public hearing, the administrative authority shall designate a presiding officer who shall be responsible for its scheduling and orderly conduct. C. Any person may submit oral or written statements and data concerning the draft permit. Reasonable limits may be set upon the time allowed for oral statements, and written submissions may be required. The public comment period under LAC 33:V.715 shall automatically be extended to the close of any public hearing under this Section. The hearing officer may also extend the comment period by so stating at the hearing. D. A tape recording or written transcript of the hearing shall be made available to the public.