Time for final denial or issuance of final permit; effective date of permit; notice of denial.

1. The Division shall issue a final permit to the applicant or a final decision to deny a permit within 15 days after: (a) If a public hearing is required, the close of the period for submitting comments and information prescribed in NAC 519A.185 to 519A.210 , inclusive; or (b) If a public hearing is not required and the application is complete, the receipt of an application for a permit and the required fees. 2. A permit issued by the Division becomes effective upon the receipt by the Division of the surety required by NAC 519A.350 . 3. If the application for a permit is denied, the Division must notify the applicant of: (a) The reasons for denial; and (b) The time within which an appeal must be brought and procedures for appealing the decision pursuant to NAC 519A.415 .