Sec. 1.5. Not later than ten (10) days after the last day of a public comment period under this article or applicable rules of the board, the commissioner may decide, based on information received during the public comment period, to hold a public hearing or meeting before the issuance or denial of a permit. If the commissioner decides to hold a public hearing or meeting under this section, the department shall:

(1) immediately notify the applicant of the decision to hold the public hearing or meeting; and

(2) as soon as practicable, provide notice to the applicant and any interested persons of the date, time, and location of the public hearing or meeting.

As added by P.L.66-2024, SEC.1.