1. (a) The commissioner, on behalf of the board, may conduct a public hearing at a time and place to be determined by the department on the environmental effects of the proposed operation.

2. (b) A person affected by the proposed construction may participate in the hearing to the extent and in the manner that the board prescribes.

   [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-9-3.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.106.