Following such hearing and after consultation with the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, the State department shall adopt such regulations designating a critical area and specify the geographical area contained within such critical area, as well as the type or types of sewerage facilities which may thereafter be constructed therein, as may be reasonable and necessary to protect public health. No such regulations shall be promulgated until at least 60 days after the State department has conducted its public hearing. Such rules and regulations shall be published and distributed to local governing bodies and local boards of health in all designated critical areas.

L.1966, c. 143, s. 5.