Section 16-96-8.4 - Public hearing(a) Within thirty days of filing of the petition, the director shall cause proper notice of the petition to be published in a newspaper which is printed and issued at least twice weekly in the county affected by the proposed action. The notice shall include a statement of the proposed change in rates, charges, rules, or practice and the deadline for seeking intervention in the contested hearing as a party. Due notice of the hearing shall also be mailed at least thirty days prior to the date of hearing to the individual licensed pilots, the pilot's association, and all owners, charterers, operators, and agents of vessels who have registered with the director.(b) The public hearing shall afford all interested persons the opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments in favor or against the proposed changes. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing or may be filed with the director within seven days subsequent to the public hearing.[Eff and comp 12/2/89; am and comp 8/20/90] (Auth: HRS § 462A-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 92-14, 462A-11)