California Code of Regulations
Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy
Division 2 - State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission
Chapter 5 - Power Plant Site Certification
Article 1 - General Provisions Applicable to Notices of Intent and Applications for Certification
B - Filing and Information Requirements for Notices and Applications
Section 1709.7 - Informational Hearing, Site Visit, and Schedule

(a) Within 45 days after the acceptance of a notice of intent or application for certification, the presiding member shall hold one or more informational hearings and site visits as close as practicable to the proposed sites. Notice of the first informational hearing shall comply with section 1209, shall include information on how to participate in the proceeding, and shall be provided to all persons identified by the applicant under section (a)(1)(E) of the information requirements in Appendix B.

(b) At least five days before the first informational hearing, the staff shall file a written statement summarizing the major issues that the staff believes will be presented in the case.

(c) No later than 15 days after the last informational hearing, the presiding member shall establish the schedule for the prehearing phase of the proceeding.

(d) At each informational hearing, the applicant shall describe the proposed project, and staff shall explain how the proceeding is conducted. The presiding member shall allow questions to the applicants and staff from any person regarding the proposed project.