Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 3.25 - Public hearing on the response(a) In addition to the public comment period required by § 3.24 (relating to public comment on the response), a public hearing will be conducted by the Department for each response.(b) In conducting public hearings under this chapter, the Department will conform to the following procedures:(1) At least one public hearing will be held for each response.(2) The public hearing will be held at a location near the site.(3) A transcript of the proceedings will be maintained.(4) The public hearing will be held no less than 30 calendar days, nor more than 60 days, from the beginning of the public comment period.(5) The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the following:(i) A chairperson will conduct the meeting in accordance with generally accepted rules of protocol and procedure or special rules established by the Department and provided in the notice, as provided in § 3.22 or § 3.23 (relating to notice of prompt interim response; and notice of proposed response).(ii) Persons wishing to comment shall register with the chairperson prior to the beginning of the hearing.(iii) Associations, groups, lobbyists or persons with a recognized common interest shall appoint a single spokesperson for the hearing.(iv) The chairperson will have the authority to limit the time for each speaker at the outset of the hearing.(c) The Department will not respond to comments received during the public hearing until the Department provides its response document under § 3.27 (relating to Departmental response to significant comments). This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 3.12 (relating to content).