3745-47-12 Public meetings.

(A) Not later than thirty days after public notice of a draft or proposed action, any person may file a request for a public meeting. This paragraph does not apply to amended draft or amended proposed actions.

(B) If the director determines that there is significant public interest in a draft or proposed action or where required to do so by statute or rule, the director shall hold a public meeting in the county where the source or facility affected is located, or in a contiguous county. In the consideration of an application for issuance or renewal of a permit or variance, the director may hold a public meeting prior to issuance of a draft or proposed action.

(C) In any public meeting, the director may appoint a hearing examiner or other presiding officer to conduct such meeting. On the date and at the time and place specified in the notice, the public meeting shall be held, at which any person:

(1) May appear and be heard in person or by a representative, or both;

(2) May present statements orally or in writing, or both; and

(3) May, in the discretion of the presiding officer, question persons who appear to present statements at such meeting.

(D) Statements presented at a public meeting held pursuant to this rule shall be considered by the director, who may issue a draft or proposed action, may withdraw or amend the draft or proposed action, or issue a final action, as permitted by law. No final action shall be issued until after the report of the presiding officer has been considered.

HISTORY: Eff 7-5-73; 6-30-81

Rule promulgated under: RC Chapter 119.

Rule amplifies: RC Chapter 119., Chapter 3745.

119.032 Review Date: 5-25-03