If the department proposes to adopt, amend or modify the classification of any waters, it shall hold a legislative public hearing. Such hearing shall be held at a location within the drainage basin or the county or counties in which the waters sought to be reclassified flow. All persons interested in the proposed reclassification may appear at the hearing and present statements, comments or objections.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 609.7