Annual public hearing on proposed intended use plan

Upon tentative completion of the annual revision of the intended use plan, the department shall conduct a hearing to receive oral and written comments from the public on the proposed intended use plan. At least thirty calendar days' notice must be given of the public hearing in at least two newspapers of general circulation in different parts of the state. Written comments must be accepted during this period. After all comments are received, the department shall compile and adopt the final list at the hearing.