Current through May 31, 2024
Section 18.74 - Notice of hearing(a) A notice of hearing on any proposed regulations shall be published in theFederal Register, together with the Director's proposed determination to waive the moratorium pursuant to section 101(a)(3)(A) ( 16 U.S.C. 1371(a)(3)(A) ), where applicable.(b) The notice shall state:(1) The nature of the hearing;(2) The place and date of the hearing. The date shall not be less than 60 days after publication of notice of the hearing;(3) The legal authority under which the hearing is to be held;(4) The proposed regulations and waiver, where applicable, and a summary of the statements required by section 103(d) of the Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1373(d) );(5) Issues of fact which may be involved in the hearing;(6) If an Environmental Impact Statement is required, the date of publication of the Statement and the times and place(s) where the Statement and comments thereon may be viewed and copied;(7) Any written advice received from the Marine Mammal Commission;(8) The times and place(s) where records and submitted direct testimony will be kept for public inspection, along with appropriate references to any other documents;(9) The final date for filing with the Director a notice of intent to participate in the hearing pursuant to §18.75;(10) The final date for submission of direct testimony on the proposed regulations and waiver, if applicable, and the number of copies required;(11) The docket number assigned to the case which shall be used in all subsequent proceedings; and(12) The place and date of the prehearing conference.