§ 66271.16. Response to Comments.

(a) At the time that any final permit decision is issued under section 66271.14, the Department shall issue a response to comments. This response shall:

(1) specify which provisions, if any, of the draft permit have been changed in the final permit decision, and the reasons for the change; and

(2) briefly describe and respond to all significant comments on the draft permit raised during the public comment period, or during any hearing.

(b) Any documents cited in the response to comments shall be included in the administrative record for the final permit decision as defined in section 66271.17. If new points are raised or new material supplied during the public comment period, the Department may document its response to those matters by adding new materials to the administrative record.

(c) The response to comments shall be available to the public.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-24-91; operative 7-1-91 (Register 91, No . 22).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25150 and 25159, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25159 and 25159.5, Health and Safety Code; 40 CFR Section 124.17.