Any decision to remove the public water supply designated use from a water of the state according to these procedures shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements for procedural rulemaking outlined in the State Administrative Procedures Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 29A, Article 3.). In addition to those provisions, the Board shall hold a public hearing as part of the public notice and comment period and shall provide notice of such hearing consistent with the provisions of W. Va. Code § 29-3-7. All deliberations and decisions by the Board in addressing an application shall be conducted in accordance with the Open Governmental Proceedings Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 6, Article 9A).
W. Va. Code R. § 46-7-2