Section 19-6-712 - Issuance of permits - Public comments and hearing(1) In considering permit applications under this part, the director shall: (a) ensure the application is complete prior to acting on it;(b)(i) publish notice of the permit application and the opportunity for public comment in: (A) a newspaper of general circulation in the state; and(B) a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the operation for which the application is submitted is located; and(ii) as required in Section 45-1-101;(c) allow the public to submit written comments to the director within 15 days after date of publication;(d) consider timely submitted public comments and the criteria established in this part and by rule in determining whether to grant the permit; and(e) send a written copy of the decision to the applicant and to persons submitting timely comments under Subsection (1)(c).(2) The director's decision under this section may be appealed to the executive director as provided by rule.Amended by Chapter 360, 2012 General Session ,§ 91, eff. 5/8/2012.Amended by Chapter 388, 2009 General SessionAffected by 63I-1-219 on 7/1/2029