(a) Except as provided in AS 46.14.220 or in regulations adopted under AS 46.14.140(a)(7), after receipt of a complete application, and after notice and opportunity for public comment and hearing, the department shall issue or deny
- (1) a construction permit within 30 days after the close of the public comment period;
- (2) an operating permit, other than a general operating permit or temporary operating permit, within 12 months after receipt of the complete application by the department.
- (b) [Repealed, § 82 ch 41 SLA 2009.]
- (c) Failure by the department to act within the time limits established in or under (a) or (d) of this section is considered to be a final agency action, but only for the purpose of judicial review to determine whether the court will require that action be taken by the department.
- (d) The department shall issue or deny a minor permit under AS 46.14.130(c) within 30 days after the close of the public comment period or within 30 days after receipt of the complete application by the department if a public comment period is not required under this chapter.