During the public comment period, any person may request a public hearing for the lead agency to accept verbal comments on the drafts. Any such request for a public hearing must be filed with the lead agency before the end of the public comment period. The lead agency will hold a public hearing if it determines there is sufficient public interest.

(1) Notice of a public hearing. Notice must be published at least thirty calendar days in advance of the hearing.

(a) When ecology is lead agency, it must publish notice of the hearing at least as widely as the notice of the draft permitting decision.

(b) When health is the lead agency, the generator must publish the notice and provide proof of publication to health.

(2) Content of public hearing notice. This notice must include the:

(a) Name, address, and phone number of the lead agency contact person.

(b) Date, time, and location for the hearing.

(c) Nature and purpose of the hearing.

(d) A reference to the public notice provided under this section including the method of notice and date of issuance.

(e) Contacts and locations where interested persons may obtain more information.