Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 2 - RULE CONCERNING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Section 096-2-18 - Availability of Draft License Decisions

A. Availability of a Draft License Decision. When an applicant or interested person submits a written request for a draft license decision, that draft decision must be provided to the requester, and made available at the Augusta Office and appropriate regional offices of the Department, at least 5 working days prior to the Commissioner taking final action on the application if it is a Commissioner's decision, or 15 working days before the Board acts on the application if it is a Board decision. In addition, the Department shall give reasonable notice to the applicant, intervenor, and any interested person of the date final action is expected to be taken by the Commissioner or Board on the draft license decision.

In instances where a hearing has been held, the Department shall provide the draft license decision to the applicant, intervenors and interested persons for review and comment.

B. Comments on a Draft License Decision. The Department shall accept and may incorporate comments on the draft license decision after it has been made available. If the Commissioner or Board determines that the draft decision should be substantially revised as a result of comments received, a new draft must be made available in accordance with this section. Any person who submits written comments on a draft order will receive a copy of the final order and notice of appeal rights.